Henry Joseph Chavez Sr., age 70, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Parkview Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born in San Juan Plaza on November 29, 1944 to Rose (Casias) and Marcial Chavez. Henry attended area schools graduating from Hoehne High School in 1964. On November 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Gloria Cordova at Holy Trinity Church in Trinidad, CO.
Henry was a coal miner, having worked at area mines including the Allen and New Elk mine until his retirement. He was a member of UMWA Local 9856. He loved the outdoors and liked to hunt, fish, gardening and caring for his yard. He enjoyed music and watching all sports including all Colorado teams, especially the Denver Broncos. He was an avid WWE Wrestling fan. Henry always had a smile and great sense of humor.
The greatest loves of his life were his family , grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are parents, Rose and Marcial Chavez, mother and father in law, Susie and Manuel Cordova, brother Norman Chavez, sister Lena (Jim) Duran, sister in law Rose Chavez, brothers in law, Nick Tafoya, Art Montoya and John Lopez.
Survivors are wife Gloria of home address, children, Henry (Joyce) Chavez, Trinidad, Co., Clint (Kim) Chavez, Trinidad, Jenna Chavez ( Jeff Pitus), Co. Springs, CO., grandchildren, Crystal (Ernie) Villa, Audrey (Marcus) Martinez, Xavier Chavez, Mark (Mel) Claflin, Briana Claflin ( Shawn Lopez), Kaylee Chavez, great grandchildren, Alena, Diego, Alyssa, Alillyanna, Alexis, Aimee and Audrey, brothers and sisters in law, Virginia Lopez, Oney Chavez, Ben (Margaret) Chavez, Lilly Tafoya, Sadie Montoya, Josephine (Joe) Gutierrez, Rose Marie Chavez, Maxine (Bob) Mosher, Tom (Margaret) Cordova, Lucille (Leo) Trujillo, Barbara (Jerry) Grosso, numerous nieces, nephews including special niece and nephew Brenda and Pat Powell, and many friends, including special friend Mark Lopatofsky.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3PM-6M at the Comi Chapel.
Rosary will be recited Sunday, February 8, 2014 at 7PM at Holy Trinity Church,.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, February 9, 2015 , at 10AM at Holy Trinity Church.
Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers are Kyle Mullen, Eddie Shannon, Dan Renner, Joe Saiz, Salvie Velarde, Pete Martinez, Everly Silva and his many UMWA brothers.
Active pallbearers are Ernie Villa, Marcus Martinez, Xavier Chavez,, Mark Claflin, Shawn Lopez and Mark Lopatofsky.
The family may be contacted at the home address.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
