Susie Anne Chavez Sena

SENA -Susie Anne Chavez Sena, was called to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 24, 2008. Mrs. Sena was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph R. Sena; her parents, Antonio S. and Veneranda V. Chavez; two brothers, Victor V. Chavez and wife Margaret of Albuquerque, and Anthony V. Chavez of Sedillo, NM; three sisters, Mary Lucero, Lola Sena, and Frances Gabaldon. Mrs. Sena is survived by two sons, Ralph A. Sena, and Arthur C. Sena and wife Karen. Also surviving are one sister, Virginia Chavez and husband Tobias of Jarales, NM; one brother, Ambrose V. Chavez and wife Mary Louise of Los Lunas, NM; sister-in-laws, Jane Chavez of Seattle, WA, Tommie Flores, of California; brother-in-laws, Tom Lucero and Abel Gabaldon; four granddaughters; one grandson; four great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons. She was very proud of five great-grandsons, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Anthony, Austin, and Michael; and four great granddaughters, Madison, Elizabeth, Jordan, and Lauren. Mrs. Sena was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector for which she was Pastoral Advisor for over 20 years. She also volunteered at the Church Office having handled all incoming monies and assisted in the Secretarial duties. Mrs. Sena was also very active in the Service Program, having served as the First Secretary of the Senior Citizen Center on 4th Street in Albuquerque; and a member of the Alameda Lion's Club. Serving as Casket Bearers will be, Christopher Carian, Dr. Robert T. Lucero, Victor J. Chavez, Ernie Martinez, Jacob Sena, and Tobias Chavez, Jr. Honorary bearers will be, Mary Ann Lucero and Frances Ann Lucero. In lieu of flowers, at Susie's request, Memorial Contributions may be made to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114.