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TAFOYA, WILLIE A. Age 86, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2014. He was a longtime resident of Algodones, NM and was currently living in Albuquerque. Willie retired from the New Mexico State Highway Department after working in Sandoval county for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ponciano and Telesfora Tafoya; his grandson, Christopher Lukesh. Willie is survived by his loving children, Goretti Aragon and husband Raymond, Susan Tafoya, William Tafoya and wife Virginia, Diana Aragon and husband Joe, Andrew Tafoya, Michael Tafoya and wife Roberta, Belinda Lukesh and husband Ken, Anita Myers and husband Dan, Tanya Tafoya and Steve, Dennis Tafoya and wife Valerie, Ernest Tafoya and Mary Lou, Ken Tafoya; 25 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Perfecto and wife Donna, Herman and wife Rose; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Willie will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. Visitation will be Friday, August 29, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino Del Pueblo, in Bernalillo, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m., and followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Algodones Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Tafoya, Michael Tafoya, Andrew Tafoya, Ernest Tafoya, Kenneth Tafoya, and Dennis Tafoya. Honorary Bearers will be Raymond Aragon, Paul Aragon, Anthony Tafoya, Nick Myers, Matthew Tafoya, and Michael Castillo. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Wed August 27, 2014