Celestino Jose Chavez Obituary

In loving memory of Celestino Jose Chavez (Santa Fe, New Mexico), who departed this world on August 27, 2025 at the age of 77. Celestino leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Celestino Jose Chavez to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Celestino farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Celestino is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy Chavez; his daughters, Tanya Chavez and Eileen Trujillo; and his parents, Angelita Chavez and Donicio Chavez.

He is survived by: his grandsons, Justin and Jacob Steele of New Jersey; and his sisters, Santana Archuleta (Kennith) of Kansas, Teresa Chavez of Santa Fe and Antonia Romero of Wisconsin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

His contributions to both his family and his country will always be remembered, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.