Mike J. Chavez
( November 13, 1957 – November 05, 2023 )
Mike J. Chavez, age 65, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2023; he was born in Raton NM on November 13, 1957.
He was a very caring, friendly, generous, humble, kind, and loving man. He promoted the love of family and was the driving force behind many family events. He had a special rapport with his nieces and nephews, and they all adored and loved their Uncle Mike. He left an indelible mark on everyone he knew.
He had a lust for life and lived it to the fullest. He loved to travel and often encouraged everyone to get out there and explore the unknown. Life is Short, Enjoy it! He had an entrepreneurial spirit that made his business ventures successful, and he fostered lifelong relationships with all those he met. Most recently he was employed by Sunland Asphalt in Albuquerque, NM as their Project Consultant/Business Development. He will be sorely missed by everyone he had the pleasure of serving.
He enjoyed playing golf and often organized and participated in many Charitable Golf Tournaments. He was an avid sports fan. He was a lifelong New Mexico Lobos, LA Dodgers, and Denver Broncos fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bernardino and Antonina (Sandoval) Chavez. His brothers: Robert Chavez, James Chavez, Bernardino Chavez Jr., and Elmer Chavez Sr.; Brothers-in-law: Jose Samuel Guara and Fred Martinez; Sisters-in-law: Frances Chavez and Pita Chavez as well as several nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory are Four Brothers and Four Sisters: Leroy (Linda) Chavez of Odessa, TX; Alfonso Chavez of Springer, NM; Mary Alice Guara of Odessa, TX; Marcella Gonzales of Edgewood, NM; Lucia (Chris) Hernandez of Edgewood, NM, Elizabeth Martinez of Cimarron, NM; Paul Chavez and Darlene LeDoux of Cimarron, NM; Patrick Chavez of Albuquerque, NM. Sisters-in-law: Julianna Chavez, Irma Chavez, and Martha Chavez. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends are also left to cherish his memory.
The Chavez Family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, love, prayers, thoughts, and well wishes during this most difficult time.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 am, followed by The Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 am at Sister Hildegard Parish Hall in Cimarron, NM with Father Benoit Trieu Van Vu, as the Celebrant. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Cimarron, NM.
Arrangements for Mike J. Chavez are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home of Raton.
In Loving Memory of our Beloved Mike:
When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see…
If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today…
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you…
And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me, too.
When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart…
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.
