Frances Molinar Chavez, 78, a lifelong resident of Deming, NM passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in El Paso, TX.Frances born to Eusebio and Teodora Chavez on October 4, 1946 in Deming, NM. Frances was an elementary teacher for the Deming Public Schools teaching at Columbus and Smith Schools. She enjoyed shopping, sewing, reading, and crocheting. She was often in her garden and yard with her fruit trees and flowers. After retirement she spent her time traveling and watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies. She enjoyed and cherished her time with family and friends. Frances was an active member and loyal to St Ann's Catholic Church and a member of the Scared Heart Group. Although she did not have children of her own, she had numerous nieces and nephews who she loved as her own.
She is survived by her nieces, Lorraine Rodriguez (Manny) of Deming, NM and Melissa Chavez of Vail, AZ and a special cousin, Cecilia Flores (Miguel) of El Paso, TX. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Helen Chavez and her great nieces and nephews, Brain and Ryan Rodriguez, Samantha and Marcus Lugo, Carmen, Logan, and William Rodriguez, Aaron, Kasandra, Sarah and Alexandra Chavez, and Nicole Gros. Proceeding her in death are both her parents Eusebio and Teodora Chavez; 2 brothers, Pedro and Angel Chavez and a nephew, James Chavez.
Visitation will begin on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 9:30 in the morning till 10:30 at Baca's Funeral Chapel with the recitation of the Holy Rosary to follow with Pasty Leyba reciting. The Mass of Christian Burial will then commence at 11:30am at St. Ann's Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Tony Basso will be officiating.
Serving as Frances pallbearers will be Brian and Ryan Rodriguez, Samantha and Marcus Lugo, Aaron Chavez, Nicole Gros, and Yolanda Flores. Honorary pallbearers will be her numerous nieces and nephews and special friends.
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