Paul Chavez, Sr.

Paul Chavez, Sr., age 94 of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on March 21, 2013 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clovis, New Mexico.

Paul was born on December 19, 1918 to Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Chavez in Montoya, New Mexico. He married Fabiana G. Gonzales in 1938 in Clovis, New Mexico. Paul believed in working hard. He was a truck driver for the City of Clovis and he was a mechanic in his early years. Paul also worked for the railroad. He enjoyed working in the yard, being in the outdoors and watching any type of Western movie or television show. He also enjoyed playing the guitar when he was younger. Paul was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis, New Mexico.

Paul is survived by three children: Paul Chavez, Jr., Alice C. Henry Garcia and Steve A. Chavez, Sr., all of Clovis, New Mexico one sister: Belen Betty Hermocio of Albuquerque, New Mexico eight grandchildren: Kathy Pete Griego of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Melanie Omar Lopez of El Paso, Texas, Pamella Chavez, Dorothy Chavez and Michael Roseann Garcia, all of Clovis, New Mexico, Marcus Garcia of Denver , Colorado and Steve Chavez, Jr. and Matthew Melissa Chavez, Sr., all of Clovis, New Mexico fourteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fabiana Chavez in 1997 and numerous sisters and brothers.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Fernando Saenz officiating. Burial will follow at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis, New Mexico. Pall Bearers are Michael Garcia, Marcus Garcia, Steve Chavez, Jr., Matthew Chavez, Sr., Keanu Lopez and Secundino Griego. Honorary Pall Bearers are Pauls grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family of Paul will be gathering at 912 Jeanie Drive in Clovis, New Mexico.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

Service

Rosary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
117 Davis
Clovis, NM  88101
Sunday, March 24, 2013
6:00 p.m.

Mass of the Resurrection

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
117 Davis
Clovis, NM  88101
Monday, March 25, 2013
1:30 p.m.

Cemetery

Mission Garden of Memories
7th & Rio
Clovis, NM  88101