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Obituary for Tapia


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 30, 1999

Rosella"Mama Rose" Maria Tapia, 69, beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was called home by the Lord Saturday, March 27, 1999. Mrs. Tapia was born on March 29, 1929 in Segundo, CO to Cipriano and Lupita Bustos; she was a parishioner of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles Tapia of the family home; five daughters, Tommie Tapia, Carolyn Tapia, both of Albuquerque, Maxine Harris of Santa Ana, CA, Antoinette Young and husband, Denny, Mary Romero and husband, Paul of Moriarty, NM; one son, Lawrence Romero, also of Moriarty; one granddaughter, Alexis Young; grandson Nicholas Young, both of Moriarty. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. A Memorial rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Church. A Memorial Mass is pending and will be announced. Funeral services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.