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Genevieve "Veva" Tafoya, 66, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. A long time resident of Albuquerque, Genevieve was born November 28, 1943 in Gallup, NM and was preceded in death by her parents, Claudio and Arelia Padilla; husband, Steven R. Tafoya; her son, Tommy Martinez, Jr.; brother, Joey Trujillo; and special nephew, Douglas Flores. She is survived by her children, David Martinez of AZ, Andrew Martinez of Albuquerque, Valerie Garcia (Randy) of Edgewood, Danny Martinez of Albuquerque, Gina Zamora of Albuquerque, Monique Marquez (Armando) of Albuquerque, Rudy Tafoya of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Gina Ramirez; 15 grandchildren, Genevieve, Margaret, Angela, Andrew, Kristina, Stephanie, Adriana, David, Giovanna, Jorjette, Jenevah, Flo, Jr., Demetrius, Jason, Nicodemus; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings, Mary "Tomi" Perales, Johnny Padilla, Martin Padilla, Super Padilla; a brother and sister-in-law, Judy and Jim Ostile; she will also be greatly missed by many nephews, nieces and friends. Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her friends at the casinos, making tamales and caring for her house plants. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, located at 5311 Phoenix Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Genevieve's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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