This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Chavez, Marquez, Estrada Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 7 May 2010 ISABEL M. CHAVEZ, 97, longtime area resident entered eternal life Monday, May 3, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1912 in San Elizario, Texas to Dolores and Alvina Estrada Marquez. Mrs. Chavez was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Those left to mourn her passing include three sons, Lorenzo Chavez and wife Susana of San Miguel, Ignacio Chavez and wife Lorenza of Brazito, Ezequiel Chavez of Mesquite; five daughters, Virginia Lujan and husband Benjamin of Vado, Josefina Enriquez of Brazito, Maria de Jesus Lopez and husband Martin, Manuela Jaramillo, Raquel Silva and husband Francisco all of San Miguel; five grandchildren she raised as her own children, Norma Chavez of Las Cruces, Estella Freeman and husband John of San Jose, California, Elsa Chavez of Glendale, Wisconsin, Ofelia Chavez of Vado, Rodolfo Chavez and wife Marina. Other survivors include fifty-five grandchildren; one hundred twenty-six great grandchildren; thirty-seven great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Candelario Chavez; a daughter, Ramona Chavez; two sons, Arturo and René Chavez; two sons-in-law, Juan Enriquez and Salvador Jaramillo. Visitation for Mrs. Chavez will begin at 6 PM Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10 AM in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress with Pastor Gustavo Pacheco Sr. officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Carlos Lopez, Javier, Enrique, Rodolfo and Sergio Chavez and Juan Jaramillo. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.