Joan A. Milkey Chavez

CHAVEZ- After a courageous battle with cancer, Joan A. Milkey Chavez passed on to a more peaceful place. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Milkey; son, Chris. Survivors include her husband, Freddy; son, Alfred of the family home; granddaughter, Adrian of Espanola; mother, Dorothy Milkey; sisters, Mary May and husband, Ernie, Gini Milkey and Sue Mirard and husband, Bill; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends and former students; and extended Chavez family. Joan was an educator for over 36 years in Albuquerque, teaching at John Adams, Alamosa and Park View Baptist. She was always ready to tutor those who asked for help. Children, their achievement and future, were utmost to her. A life-time Girl Scout and leader, 4-H leader and very active in community Little League was her life. A graduate of UNM Law School, she passed her bar on May 18, 1980. To her credit, she also had her Master’s Degree in Math. She was able to attend her 45th High School Reunion in Vermont this past June. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 15, 2010, followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm, at Holy Family Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800