Joe Ernest Chavez

Joe Ernest Chavez Sr., 74, passed away on April 15, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on November 2, 1942 in Tajique, NM to the late Placido and Margarita (Candelaria) Chavez. Joe was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Alicia Chavez and Patrita Chavez. Joe is survived by his wife, Marla Chavez; sons, Ernest Chavez Jr. (Luz) and Stevie Chavez; daughters, Mariel Alvarado, Taliha Tito, Margarita Chavez, Maria Chavez and Nareezsa “Noni” Chavez; brothers, Lawrence Chavez (Gregorita) and Dennis Chavez (Norma) and sisters, Estella Marquez and Nella Maldonado (Carlos). Joe had several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Rosary is to be recited on Monday April 24, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Tajique, NM. The Celebration of Mass will follow at 11:00 A.M. Father Lancaster will Officiate. Pallbearers will be Dennis Chavez, Ernest Chavez Jr., Stevie Chavez, Randy Chavez and Larry Lopez. Burial will be in the San Antonio Cemetery in Tajique, NM.