Marlene G. Hawkes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1946-2019 Marlene G. Chavez-Hawkes, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on June 26, 2019. She was a believer in Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Marlene was a mentor, instructor and friend of the Jim Hawkes Karate Do Jo and a 3rd degree Black belt in Shorei Goju and 1st degree Black belt Shorin Ryu, as well as a member of Martial Artists, Inc. She was an accomplished author and a member of the New Mexico Writing Club, White Feather and Teresita, Voices of New Mexico, Angelique the Little Angel of Loretto Chapel and Sunrise and Sunset in the Land of Enchantment. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents James H. and Priscilla Chavez Hawkes; brothers, Jim Hawkes, Dykes Hawkes; sister, Clara Hawkes; and daughter, Angelique Thoma. She is survived by her step-mother, Frances L. Hawkes; brothers, Dallas W. Hawkes; Danny H. Hawkes, Michael A. Hawkes; sister, Elizabeth A. Hawkes; sister-in law and valued friend, Sue Hawkes and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will take place at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, 7/20/19, with a Visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, and a Service at 3:00 PM. Interment will take place at a later date. Marlene will be missed and the family thanks you for your support and prayers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to El Ranchito de Los Ninos in Los Lunas, NM. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park following the Service. Please sign Marlene’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Marlene G. Hawkes

July 10, 1946 - June 26, 2019