Alice Chavez Bailey

Alice Chavez Bailey passed away October 21st, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Lajara, Colorado on August 28th, 1936 to Andrico and Gregorita Gurule.

She was preceded in death by her father, Andrico Gurule; mother, Gregorita Gurule; brothers, Leonard, Bobby, and Levi Gurule. She is survived by her husband John Bailey; daughters, Janet Parker (Marvin), Diane Saiz, Lucille Tapia (Conrad), Bernadine West (Stanley), Debbie Atencio (Gerald), and Nancy Chavez; and her son, Leroy Chavez; as well as her fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Judy Brown  and Sadie Ortiz (Juan) and brothers Andy Gurule (Jenny)  and Dino Gurule.

Alice lived a life surrounded by family, loved her children and grandchildren, often having them over to her home. As a retired nurse, she was very loving and caring, and her family felt that love every time they met. Alice enjoyed dancing, singing, cooking, quilting, and crochet as hobbies. She will be dearly missed.

Services will be held Friday, October 29th, 2021 at 10:00am at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel with a funeral to follow at Sandia Memory Gardens.