Matthew Chavez

Matthew M. Chavez passed away suddenly November 18, 2015 in Santa Fe, NM. Matthew was born January 5, 1966 in Santa Fe, NM and a lifelong resident here. Matthew proudly served in the military and later owned and operated El Paseo Bar and Grill and was very close to his fellow workers that he considered like family. He is survived by four brothers; Don Chavez (Geraldine), Robert Chavez, Ted Chavez and Larry Chavez, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Epifanio C. and Rose B. Chavez, sisters Patricia Chavez, Vicky Chavez, Trudy Perez (Melvin) and Mary Jo Chavez. Matthew will be missed by all that came to know him. A Rosary will be recited Monday November 30, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Reception to follow at Saint Anne’s Parish Hall. The Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Adelante Youth Programs and/or the Carmelite Sisters.