Jose A. C. Chavez

Jose A. C. Chavez, age 92, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Jose was born on July 18, 1931, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Nicholasa and Fabian Chavez. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and subsequently received a BA from St. Michael’s College and an MS degree from the University of New Mexico. Jose worked as a project engineer for the New Mexico DOT, URS, and Bohannon Houston. He was also active as a member of the Elks Lodge and as a docent at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. 

Jose is preceded in death by his father and mother and siblings Fray Angelico, Francisco, Rumaldo (Cuate), Fabian Jr, Antonio, Adela, Consuelo, Nora and Martha and by his grand-daughter Annette Anderman.

Jose is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Mary Bernice Hesch Chavez; his sister Clara Bletz (Alan) and his children Fabian (Jane), Louis (Anne), Joey (Robin), Vincient (Sheila), Mary (John Allen) and Victoria (Dan McCormack); as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Jose was known for his dedication to his family and his passion for history. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Sunshine, Joshua, Cesar, Gina and Bernadette for your loving care of our father.

Funeral services will be held on August 9, 2024, with a Rosary led by the Penitentes Order La Morada De San Pedro En Chamita, at 10:00 am with Mass at 11:00 am at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe. Following the Mass Jose will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery.  The Pall Bearers will be sons Fabian, Louis, Joey and Vincent. Donations in honor of Jose can be made to the Cathedral Basilica and the Pecos Benedictine Monastery.

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