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Obituary for TAFOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 11, 2003

Mr. Robert E. Tafoya, 58, A resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 10, 2003. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-eight years, Ruth; three daughters, Lorraine Archuleta and husband, Albert, Jeanette Tafoya, Janell Tafoya; two sons; Robert Tafoya and wife, Carmen, Edward Tafoya and girlfriend, Denise Gonzales, his mother; Mary Tafoya, his three sisters; Louise Benavidez and husband, Leo, Betty Tafoya, Eva Trujeque and husband, Paul, his two brothers; Jerry Tafoya and wife, Rosemary, Charlie Tafoya and wife, Debbie; five grandchildren; Gabriel, John, Isaiah, Raquel, and Alec, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Tafoya was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. Visitation will be Friday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:00 p.m. by Deacon Tibo Chavez. Final visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Daniel Balizan. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Tafoya, Edward Tafoya, Gabriel Tafoya, Charlie Tafoya, Jerry Tafoya and Ben Saiz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Saiz and Joe Saiz. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861