Louis A. Tafoya

TAFOYA-Louis A Tafoya Sr., age 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Louis was born to Soloman and Flora (Barela) Tafoya on February 12, 1929. Louis enjoyed golfing and was the owner of Jerri’s Tavern. Louis was preceded in death by his daughter Flora Antoinette, both parents; two Brothers Solomon and Frankie; two sisters Flora and Lilly. Louis is survived by five children: Fred Foster, Louis Garcia and wife Estefanita, Louis Tafoya Jr. and wife Mini, Ninon Tafoya and Robert Tafoya;11 grandchildren, Lisa Foster Hunter and husband James, Rachel Foster, Marji Ramsey, Noel Reaves and husband Daniel, Kristy Vigil and husband Steven, Saundra Duran and husband Albert, Michelle Garcia, Louis Tafoya III and wife April, Michelle Tafoya , Danyol Garcia and Nikolaus Tafoya; 17 great grandchildren: Samantha, Danielle, Katrina, Christopher, Antonio, Jacob, Allen, Savannah, Miguel, Jonathan, Alexis, Mikayla, Jason, Aaron, Victoria, Phillip and Layla; one great great granddaughter, Haley. One sister, Barbara Montoya and former wife and life long friend Anne Tafoya. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800