Penny Chavez

Penny was born on July 14, 1929 in Valdon, NM. She was married, for 59 years, to the love of her life, Camilo Chavez Jr.

She was a devoted wife, and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Camilo, son Ruben Chavez, daughter Dorothy Dowe, and her son-in-law Olan Foreman. Penny is survived by her sons James and Dennis Chavez, and her daughters Ellie Foreman, Marie "Betty" Blea, and Jackie Derr. She is also survived by her son-in-laws Jim Derr, Jim Blea, and Jim Dowe, daughter in law, Lupe Chavez, as well as many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and Rosa.

Penny will be remembered for her devout relationship with God, her strength, and loyalty to her family and friends and her amazing cooking and baking. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Family and friends will gather at the Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N Zaragoza El Paso Texas, 79936 (915)856-1400 on Thursday March 17 for Visitation from 4:00-9:00 p.m. The Rosary will begin at 7 pm.

The Memorial will be held Saturday March 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm - San Isidro Catholic Church in Dell City, TX

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations please be made to:

Dell City Telephone Company Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 67, Dell City Texas 79837.