Dennis Chavez, was born in La Perra, NM, to Placido and Margarita Chavez. They moved to Tajique when he was a young boy. He went to school in Tajique and immediately went to work. In his younger years, he worked for Tomas Farms, then worked for the Torrance County Road Department. Soon after, he was injured and worked for himself. Dennis was an avid wood hauler. He found so much peace in his beloved Monte and worked so hard to provide a beautiful life for his family. He made many friends who would come see him when they needed a tire changed or just a chat with a good friend.

He was a devout Catholic and former Mayordomo of San Antonio Catholic Church in Tajique.

He married the love of his life, Norma Chavez, and they built a beautiful life together. He had three daughters and two sons. He lived his whole life in his beloved Tajique. He took his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven surrounded by his loving wife, Norma, and his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, his brother, and his grandson, Santos. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Chavez. Three daughters: Venessa Chavez (Andrew Gutierrez), Sophia Chavez, Mariaelena Lovato (David Lovato), Dennis Chavez Jr. (Jeanette Luna), and Paul Chavez. Thirteen adoring grandchildren: Santos Tenorio, Dominique Gutierrez, Monique Tenorio, Santiago Tenorio, Makayla Tenorio, Nekko Gutierrez, Dalilah Gutierrez, Arianna Lovato, Lenaya Lovato, Evangeline Chavez, Miguelangel Chavez, Angelita Chavez, and D'Angelo Chavez. And five great-grandchildren: Sage Chavez, Giovanni Moran, Levy Tenorio, Iliana Tenorio, and Auzria Tenorio. Brother Lawrence Chavez (Greg Chavez) Sister Nela Maldonado (Carlos Maldonado)

Funeral services will be held at the San Antonio Catholic Church in Tajique, NM. Rosary June 8th at 7:00 PM Funeral Mass June 9th at 10:00AM; Father Jose Lucero Officiating.

Pallbearers; Lawrence Chavez, Dennis Chavez Jr. Andrew Gutierrez, David Lovato, Santiago Tenorio, Nekko Gutierrez, and David Maldonado; Honorary Pallbearer Tomas Medina.

Those who share his love of the Monte please bring your chainsaw to the burial to help us honor our father as we cut one last piece of leña in his memory.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Harris and Hanlon Mortuary. We would like to thank Grant and his team for providing us with the most compassionate care during this very difficult time.