Jaelynn Mariah Rodarte

Jaelynn Mariah Rodarte, age 3, passed away November 8, 2004 following a tragic automobile accident near Dilia, NM. Also killed was her mother Denise Chavez, her father Christopher Rodarte and aunt Veronica Gutierrez. Jaelynn was born September 21, 2001 in Las Vegas, NM. She was a loving little girl who loved dressing up, looking at herself in the mirror and playing with her brothers and cousins. During the three short years of her life, Jaelynn brought joy to the lives of others. She has now joined the many angels in heaven along with her mommy, daddy, aunt and her brother. She will be terribly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents Denise Chavez and Christopher Rodarte, a brother Jayaire Sarabia, and aunt Veronica Gutierrez. Survivors include, three brothers Christian and Derrick Chavez, and Christopher Rodarte Jr.; Maternal grandparents Patrick and Diane Chavez of Santa Rosa; Paternal grandparents Joseph Rodarte and Barbara Moncayo both of Clovis, NM; an aunt Victoria Chavez, and uncle Patrick Josh Chavez, great grandparents Antonio and Terry Gutierrez, Clara Chavez, and Jane Moncayo all of Santa Rosa, and Julia Flores of Clovis, NM along with numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Rosary services will be conducted on Thursday, November 11, at 7:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 12, at 10:00 AM from the Santa Rosa High School Gymnasium with Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa,(505)472-3369. A memorial has been established at the Wells Fargo Bank in care of Compassion for Community Fund. www.chavezfuneralhome.com.