Evangeline "Vangie" Chavez

Evangeline “Vangie” Chavez, 61, of Tres Piedras, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2026. She was born in La Jara, Colorado, to Elive and Gloria Valdez on June 20, 1965.

Vangie is preceded in death by her father, Elive Valdez; brother, David Valdez; and honorary sister, Caroline Gurule.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Chavez; daughters, Cynthia Valdez (Joey Peralta), Stephanie Chavez, Debra Chavez, and Julia Chavez; grandchildren, Emily Cordova, Brandie Martinez (Jeremy), Analiese Cordova, Angel Dimas (Abijah Thomas), Hope Dimas, Alyssa Valdez, Larry Valdez, Xavier Valdez, Josiah Varela, and Juliette Valera; and great-grandchildren, Abel Romero and Elaine Martinez.

She is also survived by her mother, Gloria Valdez; brothers, Jonathan Valdez, and Walter Valdez (Diane); sisters, Judy Renteria Valdez (Armando), Melinda Lucero (Benny), Rosie Valdez, and Margie Valdez; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces.

Vangie will be remembered for her loving devotion to her family, her love of fishing, and the endless joy she found caring for her grandchildren. She cherished every moment spent at the family ranch in Tusas, New Mexico, where she made unforgettable memories with her family. Vangie is now reunited with her father, Elive.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. A meal will be provided immediately following the services at Juan I. Gonzales Agricultural Center in Taos, NM. Burial will take place at a later date.

The family of Evangeline “Vangie” Chavez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019