Maria Rachel Chavez

Rachel Chavez, 87, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026. Rachel was born in Tajique, NM on March 10, 1939, to parents, Miguel and Rebecca Otero.

I am home in heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light! I am now at peace forever.

Rachel was preceded in death by her son, Peter, 23 years ago; brothers, Magdaleno, Victor, Joe, and Mike; and sisters, Lucy, Carmen, and Fefa. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gilbert Chavez; daughter, Frances and husband, Jason; son, Ivan and wife, RaeJean; grandchildren, Miranda, Ivan Jr., Thomas, and Madalynn; great-grandchild, Xavier; brother, Amadeo and wife, Patricia; sisters, Senaida, and Cecilia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A rosary will be recited Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.