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Patricia Anne Chavez

Patricia Anne Chavez

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Patricia Anne Chavez, born in Silver City, New Mexico in 1949, passed unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by Elias R. Chavez and is survived by her 91 year old mother, Dolores Chavez: her sister and brother-in-law, Liz and Walter Herrera; and her brother E. Robert Chavez. She also leaves behind her nephew and his wife, Louis and Lesley Moya; nephew, Ryan Chavez and niece, Regina Chavez and their children. Others who will miss her laughter and smiles are aunts and uncles: Pablo and Adelaide Chavez, Ernesto Chavez, Alicia Carreon, Tarcila Peña, Isabel Yunker, Alejandro and Joyce Peña, Manuel and Sue Peña, and many cousins. A long time resident of Aurora, CO, she also leaves many beloved neighbors, friends and colleagues who were just like family to her.

Patricia graduated Cum Laude from Regis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She was a long time employee of Kaiser Permanente, serving most recently as a manager in their language resource center. Patricia was also a sign language interpreter who spent happy hours with members of the deaf community at church services and church activities. She was most proud of having interpreted for events on the Occasion of Pope John Paul IIs World Youth Day 93 in Denver, CO.

Everyone who knew Pat spoke of her giving spirit and warm smiles and laughter.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 2 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

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Name Patricia Anne Chavez
Date of Death September 11th, 2015
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Jean Kelly published a tribute .

Pat was truly a light in this world. Her presence will be missed by so many. I would see Pat at interpreter events and my heart is sad knowing I wont see her smiling face and mischievous grin at those events. God bless you all in your loss and grieving.

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Andrea Reeves published a tribute .

Pat, you are one of a kind. Beautiful vibrant, kind, and giving of your heart and soul. Thank you to the many years you dedicated to CRID and the warmth you shared with all of the people you touched. I love you my friend. Until we meet again.
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Joann Huss published a tribute .

I met Pat when we interpreted for the Pope, in Denver. Shes one of my favorite people! Very kind, compassionate, sweet..a beautiful person inside and out! I just lost my parents who are deaf, and whom loved Pat. God bless her and her family, as she joins the Angels and begins her new journey. She is missed. JoAnn Huss

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Deanne Seitz published a tribute .

Pat was our fond Colorado Registry of Interpreters leader for a long time. She absolutely sparkled and was the most kind, generous and compassionate person! Pat will be sorely missed~
I am deeply saddened by her passing and offer her family my deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Deanne Seitz-Colorado

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Wendi Seidel published a tribute .

I am so thankful to have known Pat. She was a warm and caring person, and always encouraging. My heartfelt sympathy to all the family as you miss her. Im thanking God for her life and her faith, and look forward to seeing her again! God bless you all and give you comfort and hope and peace. With love from Wendi.

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Sue Metz published a tribute .

We missed her . She was sweet lady and she is know sign language Interperter so well. Now she meet her Father now. God love her too Sue Metz

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Patsy Craine published a tribute .

Liz, Walter, & Family. Our condolences to you all. Our prayers are with you. Patsy & Cippy Craine Las Vegas, New Mexico

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Charlotte Jaramillo published a tribute .

Mrs. Chavez, Liz and Robert, I was so sorry to read Patricias obit. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can be of any help.

Charlotte

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