Paul M. Chavez

Paul M. Chavez, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2013, at the New Mexico State Veterans' Home in Truth or Consequences, NM where he had lived the past 2 years. He was born April 27, 1933 in Garfield, NM, son of Lino and Cuca Chavez. He attended the Hot Springs Schools and played baseball at every opportunity. He had been in Philadelphia, PA most of his adult life after being stationed there with the U.S. Army. He remained in Pennsylvania, married and there raised their 2 children, Edna Ruth and Anthony Chavez. He remained an avid fan of the "Phillies"and the "Eagles". He had come to New Mexico to be close to his family after being diagnosed with Parkinson