Daniel Chavez, 72, passed away on May 30th , 2020 at his home in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 11, 1948 in Silver City, NM to Augustine and Aurora Chavez.
Danny grew up in Silver City surrounded by friends, family and several cousins; eventually Danny left to join the Marine Corp. Danny served in the Vietnam War. He married Stella Leyba in 1971 in Silver City, NM. Danny worked for the Las Cruces Detention Center and retired after 37 years. Together they had 2 children. He enjoyed music; going to the Downtown Plaza to listen to the music festivals. He played the guitar and enjoyed going to the gym.
Daniel is survived by his ex-wife, Stella Leyba of Denver, CO his daughter’s, Venecia Chavez of Aurora, CO and Priscilla Chavez of Denver, CO; his mother Aurora Chavez. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Isaac Chavez and Breanna Shinney; one great granddaughter, Jada Lynn; his brothers, Mike Chavez of Silver City; Raymond Chavez of Silver City; his sisters; Josie Sanchez and husband Ernie of Las Cruces; Christina Placencio and husband Nick of Silver City; Susie Munoz and husband Manuel of Silver City and Mary Francis Garcia of CA; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin will be held Friday, June 12th at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The funeral mass will follow at 11:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Concluding service and interment will take place at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be JT Sanchez, Mike Chavez, Raymond Chavez, Manuel Muñoz, Brady Shinney, and Jimmy Joe Miranda. Honorary pallbearer will be Nick Placencio. Restrictions with the COVID-19 limits 25% capacity with social distancing and face masks are required.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
Danny grew up in Silver City surrounded by friends, family and several cousins; eventually Danny left to join the Marine Corp. Danny served in the Vietnam War. He married Stella Leyba in 1971 in Silver City, NM. Danny worked for the Las Cruces Detention Center and retired after 37 years. Together they had 2 children. He enjoyed music; going to the Downtown Plaza to listen to the music festivals. He played the guitar and enjoyed going to the gym.
Daniel is survived by his ex-wife, Stella Leyba of Denver, CO his daughter’s, Venecia Chavez of Aurora, CO and Priscilla Chavez of Denver, CO; his mother Aurora Chavez. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Isaac Chavez and Breanna Shinney; one great granddaughter, Jada Lynn; his brothers, Mike Chavez of Silver City; Raymond Chavez of Silver City; his sisters; Josie Sanchez and husband Ernie of Las Cruces; Christina Placencio and husband Nick of Silver City; Susie Munoz and husband Manuel of Silver City and Mary Francis Garcia of CA; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin will be held Friday, June 12th at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The funeral mass will follow at 11:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Concluding service and interment will take place at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be JT Sanchez, Mike Chavez, Raymond Chavez, Manuel Muñoz, Brady Shinney, and Jimmy Joe Miranda. Honorary pallbearer will be Nick Placencio. Restrictions with the COVID-19 limits 25% capacity with social distancing and face masks are required.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
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