Leandro Chavez

Leandro Chavez, 69, of Estancia, NM went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2008 after a long illness with his loving family beside him. Leandro was born July 5, 1938 in Estancia, NM to Jacobo and Melicia Chavez. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Erbie Chavez; sister Mores; son, Herman and grandson Rene. Leandro is survived by wife if 25 years Dorothy; sons, Jake (Pelon) and wife Mary; Leo Jr.; daughters, Wanda and husband Rene; Carla; Sandra and husband Lawrence; Nancy; Renee and husband Dwayne; Darlene and Pauline and pets; numerous grandchildren; many great grandchild; brothers, Beltran; Jimmy; Tony and spouse; Nick Sedillo and wife Rita and numerous nieces and nephews. At a very young age along with his brothers, he had to drop to out of school to work and provide for his family. His hard work and dedication paid off, he later on became a very successful plastering contractor and home builder. He was a very strong man with old fashioned values. He was a huge race car enthusiast, not only did he watch but he raced #53 at Speedway Park and Duke City Raceway where his family gathered to watch. He will always be a winner in our hearts. He loved the peace and tranquility of living in the East Mountains. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. A Mass will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM; Father William Young will be officiating, a Reception will follow the Mass and cremation will follow after the services. Pallbearers will be Richard Ortiz, Anthony Chavez, Michael Chavez, James Espinoza, Derrick Christian, Devin Christian, Lawrence Pacheco Jr, and Christopher Ortiz. Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com