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David Chavez Obituary
David S.Chavez, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 7, 2024. David is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Maryellan Chavez; children, Angel Montoya and husband, David, Chanel Chavez and husband, Leo Perea; grandchildren, Damien, Arianny, Leilani; siblings, Clara Gomez and husband David, Lorie Leyba and husband Steven, Sandra Chavez and husband Glen; mother in-law, Rose Chavez, sister in-law Yvette Chavez, niece, Nichole Guerra and husband Rudy, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asencion, and Cleotilde Chavez; and father in-law, Jimmie Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Montoya & Leo Perea. A Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00pm in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel located at 1000 Old Coors Drive SW, 87121. A Visitation will take place wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 9:00am with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30am with a Mass to follow at 10:00am all to take place at St. Edwin’s Catholic Church 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd NE.
1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
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