Robert J. Chavez

CHAVEZ- Robert J. Chavez, age 83, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was a decorated World War II veteran, he returned to Albuquerque, and worked at Sandia Laboratory as a procurement officer. He retired from Sandia Labs. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Della Chavez; children, Robert Chavez, Jr., Rudy Chavez (Diana), Carol Chavez, Steve R. Chavez (Cecilia), Rita Chavez, Anita Chavez, and Michelle Chavez , 12 grandchildren; his very special grandson Johnny Chavez who he referred to as the angel of our family; Rudy Chavez Jr, (Pinon) Debra Chavez, Gabriel Beauchamp, Louie Maldonado Jr., Dominic Maldonado, Melissa Garcia, Stephanie Romero, Jessica Chavez, Lauren Chavez, Michael Montoya, and Megan Montoya,13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Pat Chavez (Susan) and David Lee Chavez (Viola); two sisters, Bernadine (Bina) Chavez and Priscilla (Deda) Torres. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Juliana Chavez, granddaughter, Tracy Beauchamp, brothers, James (Beto) Chavez, Eloy Chavez, Richard (Dicky) Chavez, Benny Chavez, sisters, Rosie Soto and Sarah Brady, father and mother in law Juan Jose and Rosa Sanchez. Pallbearers will be Louie Maldonado Jr. Dominic Maldonado, Michael Montoya, Carlos Romero, Cipriano Garcia and Gabriel Beauchamp. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rudy (Pinon) Chavez, Ben Torres, Chris Chavez, Larry Navarro, Leroy Sanchez, David Lee Chavez, and Pat Chavez. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800