Thomas P. Chavez preacefully passed away on Thursday, September 06, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a 10 month battle with cancer. Tom was born in Raton, NM the son of Basilio and Mary Chavez.
Tom was a quiet, kind and loving man who loved his family and loved to be around them. Most of his time was spent sitting on the front porch enjoying the weather. He loved walking around town until his health didn’t allow it. Tom loved for the grandkids to visit so he could take them fishing. He has always loved the Denver Broncos and had the schedule printed and was anxiously waiting for the season to start. Tom loved to eat!! He loved his wife’s cooking, chips and salsa (especially while watching his Broncos), radishes, celery and many other vegetables and “LITTLE DEBBIE COOKIES”. 
When he graduated from high school he moved to Denver and attended college for awhile and decided college wasn’t for him. So he then started his job at the “Heart of Denver Hotel” which was known for accommodating politicians, movie stars and other famous guests. While he was there he met Stephanie Powers, Nancy Stafford, Elvis and many others. His favorite movie star he loved to talk about was “Charleton Heston”. He would love to tell everyone how the two of them shared a few drinks while sitting on the top of the billboard. In 1965 his father was building the Village Inn Motel while running Basil’s Bar and needed some help running the businesses and asked Tom to move back and help. So he packed up and moved back. Soon after he moved back met and married the love of his life, Linda. After a couple years of marriage he thought they should make a change in their life. He then started at the Port of Entry and later went on to work at the local coal mine Kaiser Steel as it was named then and stayed for 29 years through all of the company name changes.
Tom was proceeded in death by his parents, father in law, David SanRoman and grandson Karl Lucero. Tom is survived by his wife Linda of 50 years, his children Anna and Robert of Raton, Jodi and Dwight of Phoenix and Stephen of Raton. Sister, Kathy Muniz and companion Jerry Avila and brother Gerald and wife Sally,all of Raton. Mother-in-law Conchita SanRoman, sister-in-law Judy Reyes (Long Beach, CA) brothers’-in-law Aaron SanRoman and wife Marquetta, Marc SanRoman both of Raton. Grandchildren , Myranda, Domenique, Chante, Jose’, Dephen, Kori, Briana, and Tru Lan. Two great grandchildren Tyara and Kori. Godsons Christopher Sanchez and Roberto Chavez. Tom had one very special niece, Mykayla SanRoman whom he loved and adored. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.. He also had two furbabies Simba and Bubbles who he loved to spoil…..Tom was a loving husband, father and granddad. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be on Wednesday, September 12 at 10am recited by Frank Cimino. Solemn Mass of the Resurection will follow at 10.30am with Fr. John Brashear as the Celebrant at the St. Patrick-St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Arrangements are made by The Alderette Pomeroy Funeral Home
The family would like for you to join them for a luncheon at the
St. Patrick-St. Joseph Parish Hall after the services
