Cicilia Evangeline Chavez

1952-2022 Cicilia E. Chavez (Mickey), age 70, has gone to be with the Lord on May 10, 2022. She was a lifelong Belen resident in her early years and proceeded to live life in Los Chavez with her husband of 51 years, Ruben Chavez Sr. Mickey started working in her adolescent years at her family-owned restaurant, Linda’s café. She continued working throughout her life where she completed her career at Isleta Casino after 10 years. Cicilia was an extremely lovable and outgoing woman who would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a strong believer in God and loved to attend Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Mickey enjoyed spending her days with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as family and friends. Her favorite things to do were to host family gatherings such as, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, the RC matanza, poker games, and so much more. Cicilia was the life of the party! If there were words to describe this lady, you would know she was comforting, joyful, positive, and a woman who would never let you leave her home on an empty belly. On May 3rd, 2020, Cicilia suffered a severe stroke, which she continued to fight until the day of her passing. She was cared for by her husband, family, caregivers, and so many others during that time, and continued to live life with a spirit full of wit and humor. Cicilia is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Eloisa Sanchez; brothers, Raymond, Angel, Orlando, Johnny, Adan, and Eloy; many brother and sister-in-laws, sisters, Carol & Corina, her in-laws; She is survived by her husband, Ruben Chavez Sr.; children, Melissa, Ruben, and Emilio Chavez; daughter-in-law, Kim Chavez; sisters, Erlinda, Lillian, and Edna; her in-laws; grandchildren, Briana, Orlando, Mitch, Aspen, Kevin, Jordyn, Daniel, Annalisa, Lexi, Paris, Nicole, Jenessa, Jeffrey, and Viviana; six great-grandchildren, Bradley, Brooke, Melanie, Emmett, Addison, and Gracie-Mae on the way; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., with a rosary to be recited at 10:00am. A Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life will be held at the Belen Moose Lodge after services. The family would like to give a special Thank You to Ambercare, Hospice, Cicilia’s caregivers, Jeanette and Melissa; as well as to EVERYONE who has helped and supported us through this time. Please sign Cicilia’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Cicilia Evangeline Chavez

February 16, 1952 - May 10, 2022