Pita was born in Roy, New Mexico, and raised in Cimarron, New Mexico where she met Alfonso Chavez her husband who swept her off her feet. Our mom was surprised and shocked when our dad asked her out. Our mom could not believe it when our dad asked for her hand in marriage. She gladly accepted his proposal. She was also a lifelong resident of Springer, New Mexico for the last forty years.
On September 4th, 1965, she married Alfonso Chavez. Together they raised three children Robert, Yolanda, and Bernadette. They were blessed to be able to share their love for one another for many years. Together they brought up their three children in love and taught them how to serve God.
Pita’s lifetime occupation was in the foodservice industry as a cook. Wherever she was employed she maintained a healthy working relationship with her employers and fellow employees. She worked in numerous restaurants and the Colfax General Long-Term Care Facility for many years. While working there she built strong relationships with many residents as she cooked for them, fed them, cared for them, and loved them. Her personality touched many people who grew to love her. Pita was a devout Christian and was a member of the Family Worship Center in Raton, New Mexico. She served GOD for many years with all her heart. She loved hearing the word of GOD and worshipping our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pita enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids compete in sports. She attended most of their games. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping in the Cimarron Canyon every summer.
She was a sports fanatic and enjoyed watching most of the NBA and NFL games especially the Dallas Cowboys and the Golden State Warriors. She cheered for the team that was winning. Everyone that knew her loved her. Her laugh is unforgettable and her smile contagious.
Pita is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Alicia Trujillo, her In-Laws Bernadino and Antonina Chavez, her Son Phillip Leon Chavez, and her Son-In-Law Anthony Romero Sr.
Pita is survived by her husband Alfonso of 57 years, her Son Robert (wife Debbie) Chavez of Springer, her Daughter Yolanda (husband Danny) Montoya of Albuquerque, and Daughter Bernadette Romero of Springer, her Grandsons Derek (Wife Dolly) Chavez of Rio Rancho, Daniel (Wife Vanessa) Montoya of Albuquerque, Devin Montoya of Albuquerque, Darren (Girlfriend Chanae) Montoya of Albuquerque, Anthony Romero Jr. of Springer, Bryan Romero of Springer and Dion Montoya of Albuquerque, Granddaughter Roberta (Husband Andrew Sr.) Romero of Springer, Great-Grandson’s, and Great-Granddaughters. Andrew Jr., Aaliyah, Riley, Raegan Romero of Springer, Derek Jr., DeAngela and Diego Chavez of Rio Rancho and Mia and Maylee Montoya of Albuquerque. Also, her sibling’s Brother/Pastor Tony Trujillo of Springer, Sister Frances (husband Albert) Chavez of Springer, Sister Mary (husband Manuel) Garcia of Springer, Brother Johnny (wife Eleanor) Trujillo of Raton, Brother Raymond (wife Yolanda) Trujillo of Maxwell and Sister Rebecca Trujillo of Cimarron also many nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces.
The funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Sim Brown Gymnasium (1401 8th Street) in Springer, NM with Pastor Josh Wood officiating. The burial will be immediately following the service at the Springer Cemetery (1308 4th Street). A reception will follow at the Sim Brown Gymnasium.
Pall Bearers are Daniel Montoya, Devin Montoya, Darren Montoya, Dion Montoya, Anthony Romero Jr., Bryan Romero, Derek Chavez, Roberta Romero, Andrew Romero Sr., and Johnny Ray Garcia.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Andrew Romero Jr., Aaliyah, Riley, and Raegan Romero. Derek, DeAngela, and Diego Chavez. Mia and Maylee Montoya
SHE IS DEEPLY LOVED AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL!
Funeral arrangements for Pita Chavez are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton, NM
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