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Jeannie Chavez

06/21/1960 - 04/22/2025

Obituary For Jeannie Chavez

Jeannie Chavez, 64, a longtime resident of Sierra County, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. Born in Long Beach, CA, to Jack Hardacker and Maria Cardenas, Jeannie lived a life marked by love, care, and warmth that touched all who knew her.

Jeannie dedicated her early years to raising her children as a stay-at-home mom, a role in which she thrived. Later, she pursued a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. But perhaps her greatest role was as the heart of her family, especially in the kitchen. Her chicken fried steak, sopapillas, homemade flour tortillas, posole, and Christmas tamales will be lovingly remembered by all who had the joy of sharing a meal with her.

Beyond her cooking, Jeannie enjoyed gardening, crafting, and macramé. She adored spending time with her family, close friends, and her three little dogs. A lifelong Elvis fan, Jeannie also loved listening to oldies and was known for her playful humor and her love of scratchers. Her #1 was making sure Sonny Boy was good.

Jeannie has a very caring side that some of us were blessed to see. She would try to make you feel better, make you laugh with her playfulness and she could always make you smile when you were sad. She always tried to point out the positive in your life. Her ability to find and share the bright side of life, even in hard times, will be one of her lasting legacies.

Jeannie is survived by her children- Alex Chavez, and Emily Chavez; grandchildren- Sterling Chavez and McKenzie Wortman; her little dogs- Smallz, Dolly and Molly; Siblings- Clyde Hardacker, Rick Hardacker, Juanita Reid, Leah Miyamoto; Nieces and Nephews- Pauline, Crystal, Bruce, Jennifer, Joseph Alissya, Elias and Robert; as well as her great best friend, Liz Standley. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Truth Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church (1911 S. Broadway Truth or Consequences, NM 87901) with Pastor Joe Lucero officiating.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily, Alex and family!! Your mom was always nice to me and I'll always have fond memories of her and my Aunt Sally.

Kimberly Salazar

Our sincere condolences to the family of Jeannie. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Hugs to the family.

JeJenny and Bobby Chavez

She was awesome.

Lora Golden

I was saddened to hear of her passing. I remember Jeannie as a very kind person since we were teenagers. now may she rest in peace. God bless her family. My heart felt condolences to the family.

Kathy Holloway

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc | Truth or Consequences, NM

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