Michael Chavez

Michael Chavez obituary, Albuquerque, NM

Michael Chavez

Michael Chavez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 11, 2017.
Michael "Big Mike" Chavez age 53, of Albuquerque, NM passed away in his home on Sunday, June 11th, 2017. He was born April 16th, 1964 to Gilbert and Lydia Chavez. He is preceded in death by his father Gilbert Chavez. Michael is survived by his children, Jacqueline and Joshua Rodgers, SalinaRae Chavez, Breana Chavez and James Padilla; grandchildren Raquel, Dillon and Dominic. Beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend gone too soon and will be greatly missed by many. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at San Felipe de Neri. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:30, Eulogy from 9:30-10:00, Mass from 10:00-11:00. Reception to follow at San Jose de Los Duranes Church.

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June 20, 2017

Tim Chavez posted to the memorial.

June 20, 2017

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Tim Chavez

June 20, 2017

It sure was nice to talk to michael i ran into him when I went to pay my water bill. I hadn't seen him in year's. I went to high school with him at AHS. He was a very considerate person to me in the time I new him. Rest in peace my friend.

Marcy Stairwalt

June 20, 2017

Jacqui, Bill and I are so sorry for your loss????

June 20, 2017

you will be greatly missed primo - never forget you ~ Sefer n Patsy

Julia Snowden

June 20, 2017

My prayers go out to the whole family. I have not seen him in a couple of years, but remember him as a person that put his family and everyone first. I remember his big heart, great sense of humor and jovial smile. Rest in peace Big Mike and may peace be with your family that you loved and were so devoted to.

Trina Lopez-Sepulveda

June 19, 2017

Last time I talked to him was a couple nights before he passed away at mutual friends' gathering. He spoke about his daughters and grandchildren. He loved them so much My condolences to his family RIP

Jim and Margaret Gates

June 19, 2017

Our deepest condolences . May he rest in peace.

Yolanda Montoya

June 19, 2017

Our deepest condolences. Thank you for being such a great friend. "MONTOYA FAMILY

Amanda Zambrano

June 19, 2017

I love you Nino so much and will miss you more and more with each day that passes. I know you are with me, and everyone else you loved each and every day. I can't wait to see you in heaven and have one of your hugs, because they were always the best. I miss your laugh already. Until we meet again I love you, or as you would say I love you Mi Vida! I promise to always keep your memory alive and talk about you often. Ride with the angels....

Jeff and Marie Page

June 19, 2017

Our deepest condolences to friends and family at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult moment. God bless

Salina Chavez

June 16, 2017

My daddy, I can't believe we had to write this for you . I know you never would have left us ; not like this . You knew we needed you daddy . My rock, my safe place. I don't know what I'm going to do with out morning talks some how we managed to find enough things to talk about everyday for over an hour . Wrap your well earned wings around Jacqueline, Breana , my babies and I hold us close because god knows we need it . Thank you for always being there no matter what . For always telling us you loved us more then life it's self . I hope we've made you proud dad . We are who we are because of you ! You've managed to have all 3 girls be on the right track and doing well and it's because of you . you are the true meaning of a father. I love you BIG TIME. Dad and I promise to make you proud . Baby2

Connie Corona

June 16, 2017

My condolences go out to your family May you RIP You will always be remembered Always have a special place in my heart God bless you

Trina Lopez

June 16, 2017

My condolences to the family. I had just talked to him at a gathering two nights before he died. I hadn't seen him in over a year before that. He was a nice person. My prayers to his close friends and family

Linda Garand

June 16, 2017

My prayers are with you and your family, hita (Salina). He was a wonderful grandfather and loved you dearly. Sending you tight hugs. Love you, Auntie Linda

Frankie J

June 16, 2017

Deepest condolences to his family and friends.. Rest In Peace "Big Mike"

Jackie Zamora

June 16, 2017

My condolences to the family .. He was loved by all of us ..

Veronica Garcia

June 16, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. He was a great guy. Loved by many!

Romero family

June 16, 2017

I am so sorry. My big fingers.....

The Romero Family.

June 16, 2017

Oisr Deepest condolences. Ride free No Mike!

Maria Gonzales (Pele)

June 15, 2017

I am sorry for your loss I did not know him very well just through a few mutual friends, But he was a very nice Man God certainly has gained an Angel Prayers to your family may God wrap his arms around and comfort you in Jesus name Amen

Jackie Russo

June 15, 2017

Condolences to your family from ours.

Corrina Betenbough

June 15, 2017

Our love and prayers to his mother Lydia, to his sister and brothers, his daughters and the many family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Michael was truly a good man who cared so much for everyone who was special to him. Our memories of his happy spirit and laughter will forever live in our hearts. I know he is with his father and our grandma Rita whom he loved so much. "Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done" I will miss you my dear cousin - until we meet again...Corrina, Wayne and Thomas Betenbough

Jerry and Beth Schjott

June 15, 2017

Sending our condolences and prayers to the family. We are with you in thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Candelaria

June 15, 2017

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP my friend.

Annette

June 15, 2017

RIP Brother mike I will miss you brother.. ride with Angels

Chanel Scott

June 15, 2017

My prayers and condolences to you and your family Jackie.

Michelle

June 15, 2017

My deepest condolences ???? I want to say that I will miss uncle very much. He was a amazing man he was always laughing and smiling ... I will miss you ??

Shannon Nettleton

June 15, 2017

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, his children, and grandchildren. He was a very dear friend to me that I have loved for many years. I will miss him every second from now until we meet again... Love you my friend.

Stretch

June 18, 2017

Wish I could make it out there. I miss you brother. I'll come visit you as soon as I can.

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