Erin Jade Chavez

Erin “Jade” Chavez was unexpectedly called to her eternal home with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 21, 2024, at a young age of 30 years old. She was raised in Truchas, NM, but resided in Albuquerque, NM, for the majority of her adult life.

Erin graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 2012. She worked various jobs throughout the course of her life where she made a profound impact in many people’s lives.

Erin was known for her big green eyes and her bright smile. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her two sweet babies. Erin loved listening to rancheras, camping, fishing, and being the life of the party.

Erin was preceded in death by her father Aaron Torraco, grandfather Frank Hladky, great-grandmother Dora Chavez, and many more precedents who she loved dearly.

Erin is survived by her husband Christopher Chavez and her children Ariel and Abraham Chavez; sisters Amanda Gonzales (Tyson) and Deanira Torraco; mother Paula Chavez; grandmother Rosina Turner; nieces AnnaLee Trujillo; Aria and Raedyn Gonzalez; nephew Tyson Gonzales Jr.; special cousin Destinie Vallejos; special aunt Martha Trujillo; and special friend Jennifer Sanchez, all whom she loved and cherished beyond measure. 

Services will be held at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in Espanola, NM. A Rosary will be held in honor of Erin’s memory on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo, NM on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow at the Eagles in Santa Fe, NM. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend in remembrance of Erin and in support of the family.

Pallbearers will be Cristopher Chavez, Tyson Gonzales, Steve Trujillo, Peter Chavez, Stevie Trujillo and Julian Trujillo.

The family of Erin Jade Chavez has entrusted the care of loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477