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Ramona Chavez Obituary
Ramona was born in Alamogordo to Guadalupe Gallegos on October 26, 1945. She attended Alamogordo High School where she meet the love of her life Ricky Chavez at the age of 15 and they were married on August 8, 1964 at Immaculate Conception Church. Ramona was a devoted mother raising her four children which was a full-time job. Mona enjoyed teaching Religious Education for over 30 years, was a Eucharistic Minister and Fiesta Volunteer at her parish. Throughout her life, community involvement was very important to her as she taught Community Education, home economics classes and was involved in TOPS and Cub Scouts just to name a few. One of the highlights of her service-based career was receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism for women of Alamogordo.
Ramona is preceded in death by her mother Guadalupe Gallegos, her sister Ruthie and her husband Reynaldo Chavez Sr. Sisters-in-law Mary, Katie, Chapa and brothers-in-law Jimmy, Frank, Sonny and Lee.
She is survived by her four children; Reynaldo Chavez Jr., Phillip Chavez, Matthew Chavez and wife Sheila, Monci and husband Jimmy Hoadrea. Her brother Johnny Gallegos and wife Petra. Grandchildren Marina Chavez, Xavier Morales, Joseph Canales, Jimmy Rey Hoadrea. Great Grandchildren Bradley and Carol Chavez. Sisters-in-law Lorenza Gonzalez, Virginia Estrada, Juanita Maynes, Patsy Padilla, Lupe Maynez, and Corrine Chavez. Brothers-in-law Pete Estrada, and Oscar Maynez. Great uncle Leonardo Gallegos as well and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and God-children.
Ramona was an avid reader, loved watching television game shows and touched many young people's lives with her words of wisdom. The entire neighborhood relied on her generosity be it driving kids to and from soccer and band practice, or to Mass and religious education classes. All of the neighborhood kids knew where they could find the best home-made tortillas in town as she always had them at the ready with plenty of butter. After all of her children were of school-age and on their own during the day, Mona started up a cleaning business which she maintained throughout her adult life.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday September 15, 2017 at 10:00AM at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 South Espina Street in Las Cruces. Arrangements are being made by La Paz – Graham's Funeral Home, 555 West Amador, 88005 in Las Cruces. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.LaPaz-Grahams.com
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Owen
August 21, 2022
Im sorry to the family that you loss such a nice soul and Im so sorry to Ramona that she passed away never knowing what happened to her sister Sharon Gallegos may you both rest in peace
October 5, 2017
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
October 2, 2017
God will strengthen you 1 Peter 3. 12.
Pattie Lee
October 1, 2017
To the family i am so sorry for the loss of your love one.you have my deepest condolences may the God who gives tender mercies,and comfort,give it at this time to your family and friends,
Sherrye Guidry
September 29, 2017
Mona was one of the most beautiful souls I've ever known. She graced the world with her ready laughter and kind heart. Prayers for comfort and peace to her family at this time. Sherrye & Rick Guidry
September 28, 2017
My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
Jo Ann Balboa Dryer
September 19, 2017
I will miss her special laugh. She will be missed.
Renae Duran Chavez
September 17, 2017
Rey & family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was an awesome volunteer and lady. My you find some comfort in the prayers we send your way to you and your family. She is now an angel above along with your dad, watching over her beloved family.
Larry and Jessie Riordan
September 16, 2017
Jessie and I send our condoles to the Chavez family, we will miss your mom, we loved your mom and dad!! They were good friends and will be greatly missed!! Larry and Jessie.
Mike & Lupe Sanchez
September 15, 2017
It is with deep sympathy and condolences to all the Chavez Family to hear about your mother's passing. May you all be comfort with the Love of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a beautiful and wonderful lady.
Mary Helen and Jaime Anderson
September 15, 2017
To the Chavez family. We r so sorry to hear about your mom passing. She was a wonderful person always helping people. She will be truly missed but she will always be in your hearts. God bless you all and our prayers are with you.
JT
September 14, 2017
Offering my sincere condolences to the Family, may you find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
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