Joseph "Joe" G. Chavez of Carrizozo, NM passed away on December 19, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on April 14, 1951, in Carrizozo, where he attended Santa Rita School and Carrizozo Municipal Schools. He was a fine athlete and upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served his country proudly and honorably. His service included a tour of duty in Vietnam.Joe worked at a variety ofjobs during his youth, which included dispatching for the Lincoln County Sheriff s Department and working with the mentally disabled. Joe loved to watch football and play his guitar, but what he will be most remembered for is his tender heart towards his nieces and nephews who affectionately called him "Uncle Boo Boo".He was preceded in death by his brother, Max Chavez and also by his father, Juan J. Chavez.He is survived by his mother, Dolores Chavez of Carrizozo; a brother, Alex Chavez, and his wife, Cecelia, of Yuma, AZ; his sister, Juanita Brewer and her husband, Steven, of Carrizozo; and by his youngest sister, Ella Lubojacky of Arvada, CO. He is also survived by his aunts, uncle, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Cremation has taken place and was under the direction of Riverside Funeral Home.Funeral services are pending at this time.