Elma Chavez

Elma Chavez 75, a resident of La Cordillera, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Cruz Chavez; her son Cruz G. Chavez, II; grandson Andres Chavez; parents Hernando & Mercedes Jaramillo; brother Lawrence Jaramillo; nephew Brad Jaramillo; in-laws George and Manuelita Chavez; and sister-in-law Loretta DeHerrera; nieces and nephews George Paul Salazar, Fran Chavez, Antonia Mares and Nikolas Martinez. 

Elma is survived by her son Hernando Chavez (Jacquelyn); grandchildren Cruz Chavez, III (Suzie), Marcus Chavez (Audrea), Isaiah Chavez, Mateo Chavez (Ruth), Alexis Chavez, Ariana Medina, Augustine Chavez, Braelyn Quintana, Isaiah Quintana, Ava Chavez, Leyah Chavez, and Ezekiel Chavez; great-grandchildren Marikah Chavez, Sienna Chavez, Gianna Chavez, Jacob Chavez, Easton Chavez; daughter-in-law Renee Yepez; siblings Marilyn Jaramillo, Sandra Jaramillo (Ben Bowles), Bob Jaramillo (Martha), Bernie Jaramillo (Geraldine), Edwin Jaramillo (Arla), and Vince Jaramillo; sister-in-law Evangeline Jaramillo; special relatives who were very close to Elma, Lupe and Mike Anaya, Cecilia Valdez, Sylvia Martinez, Chris & Mary Lou Chavez and Jonnea Trujillo; plus many more loving relatives and cherished friends. 

Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am, both at San Francisco de Asís Catholic church, with burial to follow at Los Cordovas Cemetery. 

The family of Elma Chavez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com