Mary E. Sena

Mary E. Sena, 84 of Rockport, Texas and a native of Vaughn, New Mexico passed away at her daughter's home in Socorro, NM on Friday evening, October 31, 2025 following an illness. 

Mary was born February 15, 1941 in Vaughn, New Mexico to the home of Nicomades and Ponciana (Garcia) Griego. She was raised in Vaughn and attended Vaughn High School.

Mary made her home in Vaughn, NM, Lake Sumner, NM and Rockport, Texas. She enjoyed getting out and walking and travelling with her family and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Bertha A. Griego, and two brothers, George Griego and Ray Griego.

Survivors include four children, daughter Nadine Blythe (Matthew) of Socorro, NM, three sons, Gary Chavez (Lorene) of Roswell, NM, Michael Chavez (Cindy) of Roswell, NM, and Zeke Chavez (Ann) of Rio Rancho, NM, one brother Nick Griego (Connie) of Albuquerque.

Holy Rosary and funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 10, 2026 from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn, New Mexico. Interment of cremains will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Vaughn.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.

Please keep Mary and her family in your prayers. You may share a note of condolence, a favorite memory, or sign the guestbook at www.chavezfuneralhome.com