Dolores Chavez

Dolores Chavez obituary, Clovis, NM

Dolores Chavez

Dolores Chavez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Feb. 13, 2026.
Dolores Chavez, age 71, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Clovis, NM. Cremation will take place with no services at this time.

Dolores was born on August 3, 1954, in Clovis, NM to Frank and Felicita Sena. She enjoyed playing bingo, word searches, and coloring. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren so very much. She will truly be missed by her family.

Dolores is survived by her children; Maryann Montoya, Pedro Chavez, Vincent Chavez, Richard Sena, Crusita Ponce and Christopher Chavez, niece; Felicita Torres, brother; Tommy Sena, sister; Patsy Baca, and grandchildren, Jacelyn Rocha, Alyssa Ellison, Caine Chavez, Jayden Rocha, Elijah Esparza, Alejandro Ponce Jr., Alicia Ponce, Richard Sena Jr., Alec Chavez, Harlee Chavez, Adonicio Ponce, Christopher Chavez Jr., Eloy Chavez, Christyan Chavez, Angel Chavez, Zephania Chavez and Ivory Chavez, 20 great-grandbabies, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dolores is preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Felicita Sena, brothers; Pedro Sena, Frank "Popo" Sena, Bernie Sena and sisters; Catherine Montano, Margie Lopez, Gloria Chavez, and Molly Urioste.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.

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