Lisa Marie Chavez

Lisa Marie Chavez, 52, long-time resident of Nambe, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 28, 2025. She was born in Santa Fe, NM, on November 18, 1972.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents Paul Chavez and Francis Benitez, her partner Benny Valdez, daughter Jessica Valdez, father-in-law Bernardino Valdez, mother-in-law Castelita Valdez, brother-in-law Mario Valdez and sister-in-law Patsy Bybee Valdez.

She is survived by her son Santiago Valdez, stepfathers Jose Guiterez and Emilio Benitez Sr, brothers Tim (Rhonda Hayes), Raul (Michelle Curtis), and Emilio, Brother in laws Jose Valdez (Leslie Gallegos), Gilbert Valdez, and Esquipula Valdez (wife Viola), Sister-in-law Virgie Romero and many nephews and nieces.

She will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her.

A Memorial Service for Lisa will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, starting at 5:00 pm at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM.

We would like to thank Devargas Funeral Home for the support, and handling of the funeral services.

The family of Lisa Chavez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477