Charlotte Marie Chavez

Charlotte Marie Chavez, 62, passed away on July 6, 2017, in Roswell New Mexico. Charlotte was born on August 16, 1954, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Santiago and Frances Romero. A tribute of Charlotte’s life may be found at www.andersonbethany.com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family. Charlotte married her high school sweetheart, Roberto G. Chavez on June 26, 1971. Together they had two children: Betty Renee and Robert Enrico. Their lives together took them to El Paso, TX, as well as Green River and Rock Springs, WY. They later settled in Roswell, NM, in the fall 1980, where they made their permanent home. Charlotte spent her early years as a homemaker and mother. As her children reached adulthood, she worked as religious education director for St. Peters and St. Johns. Later, she worked as an assistant manager at Sears. She eventually settled into retirement with her husband. Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto; father, Santiago Romero, and mother-Frances Sena Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Renee and husband, Ivan Chavarin and son, Robert and wife, Julie Chavez. Charlotte is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Thomas Torrez and wife, Jackie, Ysabel Torrez, Nicholas Torrez, Samantha Chavez, Gabrielle Torrez, Dominic Chavez, Gabriel Chavez, Maddox Chavez, Danielle Chavarin, and Michelle Chavarin; two great-grandchildren: “Mikey” Gunn and “Lilly” Gunn; three siblings: Christine Castillo and husband, Vincent; Louie Romero and wife, Grace; and Diana Urban and husband, Andy; and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. She was blessed by over 25 God-Children. Honorary pall bearers are Andres Urban, Joseph Urban, Thomas Torrez, Nick Torrez, and Dominic Chavez. Charlotte loved to be surrounded by family and was happiest when her friends and family filled her kitchen. Together, Charlotte and her husband, Robert enjoyed camping and traveling to see their grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and leaves us with countless stories and memories filled with laughter. “Even in her most vulnerable moments she remained the strongest person I have ever met. Now she gets to be happy and free. Thank you for loving us enough to hold on for so long. Thank you for making tortillas. Thank you for giving us too much sugar. Thank you for showing us how to have a good sense of humor, and thank you for giving us so many stories. Rest easy, grandma. We love you forever.” By, Sammy Chavez A rosary will be recited at 10am on Monday July 10th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church followed by Mass celebration at 11am. Charlotte’s obituary was lovingly written by her family.

Charlotte Marie Chavez

August 16, 1954 - July 6, 2017