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Obituary for Tapia


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday February 25, 1999

Mary Lou Tapia, beloved mother and sister, fell asleep in the arms of Our Lord, Saturday, February 13, 1999. She was born on April 8, 1947 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jose and Cecilia Montalvo. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Michael Tapia and his wife, Sharon, Victoria Tapia, and Steve Tapia; five grandchildren, Jessica Tapia, Daniel Lujan, Sierra and Shelby Tapia, and Joseph Tapia, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by one brother and three sisters, Jose Montalvo and wife, Debbie, Yolanda Montalvo, Maria Cummings and husband, Dave, and Cresille Hernandez and husband, Rosalio; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Memorial Rosary will be held at Santuario de San Martin Church, Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, February 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary. Scatter not to restless winds nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by when loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times the family ties we shared. Don't leave my resting place unmarked as though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift for all who come to see a single lasting proof that says I loved and you loved me. D.J. Kramer Arrangements are provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.


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