Abran "Abe" Chavez, Jr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abran "Abe" Chavez, 67, he left us and was welcomed by our Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Abe was predeceased by his parents: Abran, Sr. and Rosina Chavez; brothers: Andrew Chavez, Alfonso Chavez, and Manuel Chavez.

Abe is survived by his loving wife of 39 years: Lizzie Chavez; daughters: Alyssa Kist (Chris), Dianna Baca (Anthony), Marta Padilla (Jon), Celina Chavez, and Celia Chavez; brother, Robert Chavez (Lenore); 10 grandchildren; and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, many relatives and countless friends.

Abe served as a lay minister with The Navigators and Emmaus Journey for 37 years. He lived by the two greatest commandments: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39). He loved God first and loved his family. He was a life-long learner and prayer warrior. In addition to the love of his life, Lizzie, and his five beloved daughters, he delighted in his ten grandchildren.

"Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your Master." (Matthew 25:28)

Abe's Life Celebration will begin with a viewing on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church located at 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Vigil Service and Rosary will begin  at 7:00 p.m. Final Viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Abe will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the Mass.  Both the Vigil and the Mass will be livestreamed and the links are below.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Kist, Anthony Baca, Jon Padilla, Robert Martinez, Lucas Martinez, and Anthony Casaus.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Adriana Kist, Christopher Kist, Jr., Gabriella Kist, Joshua Kist, Cash Baca, Kylie Baca, Jaxon Baca, Jonathan Padilla, Anna Padilla, and Olivia Padilla.