Frances S. Chavez, 62, died September 2, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family in Flagstaff, AZ.

Mrs. Chavez was born in Flagstaff AZ on January 20, 1947. After graduating from Flagstaff High School in 1965, she met the love of her life Carlos Chavez. They moved to California for six years and returned to Flagstaff, where they raised their family. Frances enjoyed many activities such as dancing and traveling, although her favorite was preparing home cooked meals. It was not uncommon for friends and family to leave her home with a good laugh and a full stomach. Her greatest joy was spending quality time with her grandchildren.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband Carlos Chavez, parents Manuel and Alfides Sanchez and brother Raymond Sanchez. She is survived by son Fernando Chavez (Melanie); daughters Angela Hanson (Ronald), Iris Chavez and Rosemary Martinez (Jayson); brothers Tony Sanchez and Ernie Sanchez; sisters Dora Boyk and Eva Diaz; along with 16 grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, cousins, brother and sister in-laws and many other friends and family.

She will be missed greatly.

A Holy Rosary and Vigil Service will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel 224 S. Kendrick, Flagstaff, AZ. The viewing will begin at 6 pm with a Rosary following at 7pm on Tuesday September 8, 2009. The funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10am at the same location.