On May 27, 2022, with her beloved children by her side, Gloria Luna Chavira, 76, of Marfa, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home, and opened them to a glorious homecoming.

Gloria was born on Feb. 20, 1946, to Augustine Luna and Seferina Ontiveros in Marfa. Gloria was an LVN at Big Bend Regional Medical Center for over 30 years, and was in nursing for over 40 years.

Gloria loved her Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and served in various ministries. A ministry that was very important to Gloria was serving as mission coordinator for Rio Grande River Ministry. She held this position for over 30 years.

Those left to cherish the memory of Gloria are her sons Patricio “Patrick” Chavira, Jr., of Marfa, David Luna Chavira of Albuquerque, N.M., and Travis Salvador Chavira of Austin, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Gloria’s memory to:

Life Quest USA, 4020 Edith Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 505-341-9383, Lifequestusa.org.

The Chavira family has entrusted Alpine Memorial Funeral Home with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.