Rev. Patrick J. Chavez

Rev. Patrick J. Chavez, 79 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 18, 2018. He was born on November 11, 1939 in Santa Fe, NM to Octaviana

Rael Chavez and Esequiel Chavez.

He is preceded in death by his brother: Carlos Leroy Chavez, father: Esequiel Chavez and mother: Octaviana Chavez.

Patrick is survived by his cousins: Evangeline Tapia (Eloy), Della Potwora (Bill), Erlinda Lovato (Premetivo), Genevieve Sisneros (Tony), Sandra Martinez (Rey), Darlene McElroy (Dave Stearns), Nadine Griego, Carmen Griego, Mike McElroy, Howard Mier (Rose), Robert Mier (Pam), Edward Mier (Liz), Marilyn Blevins (Tim), Mary Gallegos (Robert), Elizabeth Mier and numerous nieces & nephews.

06-20-1968- Assistant Pastor, Ascension, Albuquerque 05-16-1972- Associate Pastor, St. Anne, Santa Fe 07-21-1972 -Spiritual Director, Legion of Mary (additional duty) 07-15-1973- Pastor, St. Anthony, Questa 08-11-1973-Pastor, St Anthony, Penasco 02-04-1976- Pro Temp, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Albuquerque 06-01-1976Associate Pastor, St. Anne, Santa Fe 07-10-1980Pastor, St. Anthony, Questa 07-15-1981Chaplain, Catholic Daughters of America, Questa (additional duty) 01-01-1983Retirement Disability, still helping out at St. John & St. Anne, Santa Fe 08-25-1983- Pastor, Santa Clara, Wagon Mound 09-15-1985- Pastor, San Juan Nepomuceno, El Rito 05-31-2010- Retired

Pallbearers as follows: Daniel Cuaron, Alonzo Gallegos, Robert Griego, Carlos Castillo, Howard Mier, and Bill Potwora. Honorary Pallbearers the following Monsignors: Leo Lucero, Tony Bolman, Richard Olona and Jerome Martinez/Alire,

Rev George Salazar.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Carmelites or their favorite charity.

Special mention Rosa Hernandez, a long- time care giver and her husband, Genaro.

Viewing will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at

11:00 a.m.

Mass will be at 12:00 p.m., with Interment to follow at San Jose Cemetery in La Cienega.