Chavez, Juanita, passed into the arms of her Lord on January 13, 2012 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 25, 1940. Preceded in death by her parents Paulita & Alex Bransford, brothers Billy, Ricky & grandson Richie. Survived by husband Rich, son Jim, daughters Cindy (Jim) Jager, Diane (Andy) McGrew & JoAnn (Bill) Byrne, 13 grandchildren & 11 brothers & sisters. Services at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn, CO include visitation Tues., January 17 at 6PM; Rosary 7PM; Funeral Mass Weds., January 18, 10AM. Interment at Ft. Logan Cemetery.