Pete S. Chavez

Pete “Geo” S. Chavez, 49 of Moriarty passed away on September 9, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM at UNM Hospital. Pete was born December 29, 1955 in Tecolote, NM, to Roman Cristobal Chavez and Aggie (Valdez) Chavez, being the middle child and only son. He grew up in Longmont, CO where he attended elementary through high school. Pete was very athletic. He loved sports, participating in track, football, and basketball; but his love was for wrestling. He received lots of awards and ribbons but he was exceptionally proud of the President Nixon award he received, as an all-around athlete. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling but his heart’s desire was to be along the Los Angeles beach. His good heart and smile touched many people. He enjoyed talking and laughing. His laugh would make you laugh. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, even to people he did not know. He was a very caring and compassionate person. He is survived by his parents, Roman Cristobal Chavez of McIntosh, and Aggie Chavez of Moriarty; his sister, Maria Anglin and her husband Marvin of Moriarty; his little sister, Mary Ann C. Anaya and her husband Frank of Ewing; his stepson, Dominic Mendez; and two daughters Brandy, and Jennifer Chavez of Denver, CO; nephews, Walter, Ray, and Jeremiah Cordova, and Francisco Anaya; nieces, Janelle Cordova, and VaNessa Anaya; great nephews and nieces Ramon, Destiny, Milan and Isiah The Rosary will be recited on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:00 PM in Moriarty at the Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 10:00 AM in Moriarty at the Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Pallbearers are Walter Cordova Jr., Ray Cordova, Jeremiah Cordova, Walter Cordova Sr., Francisco Anaya, and Art Aragon The family would like to thank the Doctors and all the staff for the care they provided to Pete during his stay at UNM and Manor Care during his illness.