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Obituary for TAFOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 23, 2005

Edward S. Tafoya, 41, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 19, 2005. Edward is survived by his beloved wife of six years, Jessica Tafoya. Edward is also survived by his beloved daughter, (Pretty Girl) Isabella Tafoya; his father, Merced Tafoya; two brothers, Johnny Tafoya and wife, Mabel, Steve Tafoya and wife, Pauline; four sisters, Jeanette Candelaria and husband, Martin, Anna Marie Tuma and husband, Jim, Lorena Chavez and husband, Dan, Tori Doyle and husband, Travis; his beloved dogs, Sombra and Frenchie; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Annabelle Tafoya and a sister, Connie. Edward was a member of the Catholic Church, an avid Bicyclist, he graduated from West Mesa High School in 1981 and he also graduated from UNM in 1992. He had a love for music and a love for life. A visitation for Edward will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 am. by Father Joel Garner. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Cumins, Mario Madrid, Steve Maestas, Gerard Martinez, Pat Strosnider, and Matthew Winchell. Honorary pallbearer will be Julie Decker. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861


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