- Date Of Birth: January 3, 1956
- Date Of Death: August 18, 2009
- State: New Mexico
Ernest S. Chavez (Ernie), 53
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son and Brother
Ernest S. Chavez was called by the lord to be with his father on Tuesday August 18, 2009. Ernie was born in Alamogordo, N.M. on January 3, 1956 to Eloy M. Chavez and Angelina S. Chavez. He was an Alamogordo High School Graduate Class of 1975. Ernie was better known as Cheesy Rider for his love and riding abilities of his Old School Harley Davidson Chopper.
Ernie will always be remembered for his first love of music and his high energy while performing for the many thousands of people during his life time. His musical career started at the early age of 14 when he started playing and singing for the Chancellors. He played for the StarLiners, a local band favorite for many years. Through the almost 40 years of his musical career he played with numerous bands and recorded numerous songs with Los Diamontes, of Las Cruces N. M. He was currently living in Albuquerque N.M. and working In Santa Fe N. M. for BSN Santa Fe, an Engineering Consulting Firm, where he was a Material Analyst.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lucy Chavez, Daughter Dominica (Nikki) Chavez and four grandchildren which he adored with all his heart, Anthony Matta, Aaliyah Matta, Elias Matta, and Emmanuel Matta. He will also be missed by his mom Angelina Chavez, of Alamogordo, N.M. and Two Brothers Eddie and Michael Chavez of Las Cruces, N. M. He will also be missed by his niece Angelisa (Angel) Chavez of Alamogordo.
