Maria Elena Chavez Obituary
In loving memory of Maria Elena Chavez of Lovington, New Mexico, who departed this world on April 14, 2026 at the age of 80. Maria leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Elena Chavez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gregorio Esparza and Severiana Cereceres; her husband Manuel Aranda Chavez; and her siblings, Palemon, Estevan, Hilario Esparza, Martha Esparza Rojas and Juanita Esparza Morales.
She is survived by: her children, Martha Jaquez, Gerardo Chavez, Monique Chavez (Steven) and Claudia Johnson (Michael); and her siblings, Gregorio Esparza and Eva Esparza. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
