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In Memory

Ricardo Chavez

Ricardo Chavez

Ricardo Gutierrez ‘Cardo’ Chavez

Ricardo Gutierrez "Cardo" Chavez, 59, passed away on Nov. 4, 2012, in Alamogordo. He was born on Nov. 1, 1953 in Carrizozo to Luis B. and Margerita Gutierrez Chavez.
He is survived by his long time girlfriend of 20 plus years, Tracey Coates - please keep her in your prayers - daughters Dana Fierro and her husband, Darren, and their child, Julian, of Seven Lakes, N.C, Amanda Lynne Chavez, of Albuquerque, and her children Brian Silva and Rudy R.J. Chapin, of Silver City, N.M.; son Gabriel Ricardo Chavez and his wife, Krystal, and their children Xhanae and Devin Jones and Soleah and Dreydon Chavez, of Pevely, Mo.; brothers Leo Chavez and Phillip Chavez; sisters Mary Garcia, Manuelita Chapman and Teresita Cathy Vigil.
He was married in July, 1975 for 19 years to Lynette Curtis who is the mother of his children.
We will always love and miss you Dad and we are eternally grateful for giving us life and are happy you are now at peace, Love, Dana, Gabe and Amanda.
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 705 Delaware Ave., Alamogordo, NM. Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10 a.m. with Father Juan Montoya, Celebrant.
Honorary Pallbearers include Richard "Moon" Mueller, Orlando "Muffler" Aguilar, Frank Sayger, Mike White and Jerome Chapin.
The Chavez family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.