Lupe Maria Vela Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lupe Maria Vela of Clovis, New Mexico, who passed away on June 17, 2022 at the age of 82. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lupe Maria Vela to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Claudio Vela; her son David Chairez of Clovis, NM; her siblings, Roberto Salazar, Jaime Salazar and Julia Castillo Suarez; and her grandchild CiDen Tyerale Chairez.
She is survived by: her children, Sally Wright of Oklahoma City, OK, Maria Mann (Dwight) of Deming, NM, Jose Inez Chairez (Mary Esther) of Clovis, NM, Manuel "Chuy" Chairez (Elvia) of Clovis, NM, Gabriel Chairez of Tucson, AZ, Avelino Chairez (Jan) of Clovis, NM, Ricky Chairez (Jeri) of Pecos, NM, Ciro Chairez (Dana) of Silver City, NM, Carlos Chairez (Kelly) of Oklahoma City, OK and Erika Chairez of Clovis, NM; and her brother Fidel Hernandez (Francisca) of Georgia. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
