Cruz Chavez

May 7th, 1974 - April 10th, 2017

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Cruz Gabriel Chavez, II, 42, of Ranchos de Taos, Loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, coach, teacher and mentor to many students, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Manuelita Chavez and Hernando Jaramillo, aunt, Loretta DeHerrera, cousins, George Paul Salazar and Brad Jaramillo. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Chavez, parents, Cruz and Elma Chavez, children, Cruz III (Suzie), Andres, Marcus (Audrea), Isaiah, Alexis and Leyah Chavez and Ariana Medina, step daughters, Ashlee Cordova and Lia Martinez, two grandbabies on the way, brother, Hernando Chavez (Jacquelyn), nephews and nieces, Mateo, Augustine and Ava Marie Chavez, Isaiah and Braelyn Quintana, grandmother, Mercedes Jaramillo, mothers of his children, Valerie Trujillo (John, Jonnea), and Renee Yepez, many other relatives, students, friends and colleagues.

Rosary will be recited on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 6 PM at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 10 AM at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment following at the Los Alamitos Cemetery in Los Cordovas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cruz G. Chavez II Memorial Scholarship Fund at Centinel Bank.

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Name Cruz Chavez
Date of Birth May 7th, 1974
Date of Death April 10th, 2017
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Evelyn Martinez published a tribute .

Words cannot expresss how sorry we were to hear of your loss. Coach, as my daughter and I knew him, was good to us. Kimmi was devastated at this news. I am grateful to you for believing in her and helping her to do well in softball. She followed your footsteps by becoming a Coach too. This is a great loss. Sympathies to the family.

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Maggie Perez And Family published a tribute .

So sorry for such a great loss. He was a wonderful man to so many people. He will be remembered by many. May you all find some peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Alley Barajas published a tribute .

Dearest Marcus, I'm so sorry to learn of your dads passing. I apologize I will not be able to make any of these arrangements. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers, may you find some peace knowing that your dad is in the arms of the Angels looking over you all.
To the Chavez family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Cruz was loved by many I'm sure you'll see the outpouring of love in the days to come. My all the wonderful memories be kept close to your hearts and ease your pain.
Much love,
ALLEYB

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Lynn Galusky published a tribute .

I admired Cruz as a teacher and coach and considered him a friend. He will be greatly missed by students passed and present and by many who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend

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Maria Cintas published a tribute .

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.

Coach, Colleague and Friend. It is hard to believe you are gone. The serenity prayer is the prayer that always reminds me of you and how you shared this. I remember seeing this prayer written under the bill of the baseball hats my boys wore. Teaching with you, collaborating for the good of the school. Buying t-shirts, snacks and supervising for state. Our little crew end of the year BBQ's. Laughing and making jokes, teaching summer school together, raising our kids together. The list goes on and on. Rest easy Coach I am thankful for the times we had together.

To the family my deepest and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son, father, brother, friend and many many more titles. He was a great man and loved you all so very much. Your family will continue to be in our prayers now and always. God please wrap your arms around this loving family, give them comfort, ease their pain and give them peace. Amen

Maria & Joseph Cintas
Juan-O & Joe Boo
Ashley & Santana

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Diana Valencia published a tribute .

Dear Chavez Family,
I was saddened to hear about Cruz's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May Our Dear Lord give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Erlinda S. Gonzales published a tribute .

Elma and Cruz and Chavez Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of your Hijito bring you peace. God bless you always. We are praying for you and your family. Words cannot express what we wish to say, but know we care very much for you. Our condolences.

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Sorry for your loss

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Betty Martinez published a tribute .

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

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Raymond & Lorrie Valerio published a tribute .

Cruz, Elma, Nando & family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Kathie Serna published a tribute .

Cruz and Elma, I'm so very sorry. I will be praying. RIP

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Honorio Maxine And Boys published a tribute .

We are extremely sorry to hear about Cruz. He was a wonderful teacher and he will be missed. Our heart felt condolences to all his family.

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