Audrey E. Tafoya

1973 - 2014

Audrey E. Tafoya obituary, 1973-2014, Las Vegas, NM

BORN

1973

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Rogers Mortuary - Las Vegas

600 Reynolds Avenue

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Audrey Tafoya Obituary

Audrey E. Tafoya, 40, a lifetime resident of Las Vegas, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Las Vegas.

She was born on April 23, 1973, in Las Vegas to Leroy Tafoya and Esther Jaramillo-Tafoya.

Audrey was a kind and beautiful person both inside and out she had a big heart; she would do anything for anyone. Audrey had no ending love for her family. Audrey loved to be outdoors, riding horses, camping, but most of all spending time with her family.

Rest in peace now; you will be with your daughter in heaven and you can take her in your arms and hold her and be happy again. You will always be in our hearts you will never be forgotten.

A Catholic, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Aleecia Tafoya; paternal grandparents, Ambrosio and Lucy Tafoya; maternal grandfather, Santiago Jaramillo; aunt, Gladys Duran; and cousin. Courtney Martinez-Cowan.

She is survived by her parents, Esther and Leroy Tafoya of Trujillo; brother, Leroy Tafoya, Jr., and girlfriend Kimberly Ludi of Las Vegas; sister, Corrine Tafoya and boyfriend, Rolando Valdez of Las Vegas; maternal grandmother, Nora Archuleta of South El Carmen; niece, Mariah Gonzales; nephew, Ethan Tafoya; uncles and aunts, Leo Tafoya (Tina), Hazel Molina (Herman), Mark Tafoya; Elaine Ortega (Rick), Evelyn Encinias (Lee), Rudy Tafoya (Lorraine), Judy Tafoya (Jose), Billy Tafoya, Liz Barbara (Andy), Albert Tafoya (Helen), Dan Jaramillo, Consuelo Medina, Velma Roybal (Harvey), Johnny Jaramillo (Greda), Phyllis Dimas (Ralph), numerous: great aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Rosary services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday also at Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas with Father George V. Salazar as celebrant. Cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains will be at San Jose Cemetery in Las Vegas. Serving as honorary bearers will be all her aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visit Rogers Mortuary's website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign their online register book.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary; 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas; 1-800-479-3511 or 425-3511.

Published by Las Vegas Optic from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2014.
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God has opened his Arms & Blessed you Audrey you will forever be At Peace im am so glad to have knowen u....i ask the Father to Bless your Beloved Parents & Family.....Amen.....

April 14, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Delphie Ortega

April 13, 2014

Rip cuz u were a great person and careing and loving person rest with GOD and ur baby girl

jackie romero

April 13, 2014

My you Rest in Peace my beautiful prima. You were such a loving and caring person beautiful inside and out.

Antonia Martinez

April 11, 2014

May you rest in peace Audrey. I'm so sorry Leroy and Ester. May God fill you sorrow with happiness as the days go by. She will be missed.

Randy and Joanne Vigil

April 10, 2014

Our hearts are saddened today as our dear Cousin is returned to the earth. Our prayers are with You Cousin, that you are at eternal peace in the hands of God. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. The Fun times of us growing up together will remain in our memories. Audrey, You have such a sweet soul. Until we meet again. Our Deepest condolences to our Uncle Leroy, Aunt Ester, Leroy Jr. and Corrine Tafoya.

Ken & Magdalena Ortega

April 10, 2014

My sincere condolences to all of Audreys family, especially her Mom and Dad. Audrey was a kind and loving person, she had a wonderful soul. May God bless you and may you all find comfort knowing she is now resting in Paradise with our Lord, her baby girl and loved ones who have passed before her. Thank you Audrey, for your laughter and smiles. Class of 1991 will never forget you. <3

Viviana Sena

April 10, 2014

The Lord is right by you now Audrey. May the Lord give peace & tranquility to all your loved ones.

Wanda Martinez

April 9, 2014

Cousin Audrey,
There are no words that will ever express how much you are loved and will be missed!! We can only wonder why you had to leave us so soon but most importantly we must be grateful for the times we were able to share with you. I know you're in a better place and you will watch over us with your unmatched and unconditional love. My absolute deepest sympathy to my Uncle Leroy, Aunt Ester, Cousin Leroy, and Cousin Corrine you have all our love during this difficult time now and forever.
I love you dearly my cousin Audrey, Till we meet again!!!

Rudy Tafoya Jr. & Teya Moore

April 9, 2014

May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. My deepest condolences to the whole family. God Bless you always.

Lupe Apodaca

April 9, 2014

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter Audrey. Keeping Audrey in my thoughts and prayers. God be with Leroy and Esther and family.

yvonne hays

April 9, 2014

My condolences go out to the Tafoya and Jaramillo Family. Audrey will be greatly missed! She was a king and giving person. My friend you will be greatly missed by all!! Until we meet again, may you rest in peace and be happy with you lil girl!!

Melissa A Jaramillo

April 9, 2014

My deepest condolences go out to the tafoya family. My dear friend audrey rest in peace .

lourise fidel

April 8, 2014

My Dearest Sister, I will miss you dearly and Love you always.. You were my best friend. You are with your Beautiful daughter now. You both are Happy Angels watching over us. May God take care of you both in his Loving arms I will Pray... I will never forget you and the Great memories we have. May you have your wings that you deserve, I love you sister and will miss u!!!!I will never forget you.. My heart aches for the Tafoya Family and My Prayers are with you.. Always, Kristine Maldoando

Kristine Maldonado

April 8, 2014

Leroy & Esther my deepest condolences to you both Leroy Jr and Corrine. I ask God to comfort you all and give you strength. Audrey may you R.I.P and have eternal rest in heaven. Fly with the Angels. I will miss you my friend.

Sandra Lopez

April 8, 2014

I'm so sorry about ur loss to the Tafoya family. Rest in peace I'm gona miss you so much you were always there for me and my kids.Now you can be with ur lil.baby girl and take care of my Jazzy up in heaven till we meet again...LOVE YOU!!!!!

Ruby,Kandace,and MIkey Sanchez

April 8, 2014

Leroy and Esther we are so sorry to hear about our little Audrey. You all are in our families prayers.
Gabriel, John, and Maryjean

Mary Jean Duran-Vaca

April 8, 2014

Audrey,
We are saddened that you left us, but we know you are in a better place. You will be missed by all of us. You were such a great and giving person with a big HEART!!! RIP. You will now be with your beautiful daughter!!
Love You
Aunt Liz, Uncle Andy, cousins Joseph, Andrew and Issac

Liz Barbara

April 8, 2014

Audrey
You will be missed. We are greatly saddened, but we know you are in a better place. You will always be on our thougts and in our hearts.
Love You Lots RIP
Aunt Liz, Uncle Andy and cousins Joseph, Andrew and Isaac

April 8, 2014

Dear Leroy & Esther,
I am deeply sadden for the loss of your daughter Audrey, for my heart also hurts for both of you.I pray for all of you and your family's.I am not able to attend services but I am close at heart.
Your friend from long ago
Bernadette Padilla

Bernadette Padilla

April 8, 2014

To Leroy, Esther and the entire Tafoya & Jaramillo families we are deeply saddened for your loss!! May The Lord be your strength in this time of sorrow!!! Love & prayers from the Coca's!

Steve Coca

April 8, 2014

The love you shared will never be forgotten , our love goes out to the Tafoya family .

April 8, 2014

Rest in peace Audrey.

mary ROYBAL

April 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Cora Perea

April 8, 2014

I had a dream about my dear friend and she smiled and told not to be sad but to be happy. So for this I smile, yet still with a grieving heart, I truly was lucky to have known such a wonderful person! May God comfort all her friends and family in this time of sorrow.

April 8, 2014

Our prayers are with all of you.May God bless you all

Mary Alice Baca

April 8, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Michelle Dominguez Moleres

April 8, 2014

>j< another angel

Shyran Rodriguez

April 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tafoya family. Sorry for your loss. Audrey was a great person. She will be missed by many. May she rest in peace.

Carlos Lujan

April 8, 2014

So Sorry For Your loss

April 8, 2014

Audrey, you will be sadly missed. I'm thankful for our time shared.

Lynette Vigil

April 7, 2014

We are so very sorry for you loss. May you faith in Our Lord guide you all in this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Love John and Tomasita Brown

April 7, 2014

I still can't believe she is gone she will greatly missed but never forgotten she was a wonderful person but now I can say she's in a better place with no hurt or struggle just peace with your loving daughter may you rest in the kingdom of heaven.

Robin Salazar

April 7, 2014

IM so sorry for your loss Leroy & Esther Tafoya

Raymond Sanchez

April 7, 2014

she will always be an angel to everyone she touched throughout her life.

geri flores

April 7, 2014

There is not a word anyone can say to make this go away...but knowing you are with your baby girl being the Mama you always wanted to be and no more suffering is what you are blessed with now! You will always be in my heart!! Rest in Peace with the Angels until I See you on the other side!

Sharon Rodriguez

April 7, 2014

Esther and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I hope that the faith you have in god will give you comfort and peace. May she rest in peace.

Rita Montano

April 7, 2014

I will miss you my friend. May you rest in peace with the angels. God grant strength and comfort to your family and friends at this difficult time. I will never forget u.

Jennifer Lucero

April 7, 2014

My condolences go out to Esther and Leroy & Leroy Jr. Audrey was a wonderful person. Every time I saw her she was smiling and very bubbly. She had a good heart and will be missed. May God help you to find the strength to move forward as Audrey will always be in your heart. This is a tough time for you and your family but I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I wish I could make it to the services to deliver my condolences in person and say my goodbye to Audrey as well. God bless you as you now have a beautiful Angel in heaven with her Angel watching over you.
Much love from: Michelle Sullivan (Michelle Salazar-Nichols)

Michelle Salazar-Nichols

April 7, 2014

Audrey, I love you so much. You will be deeply missed by all of us . RIP . We love you.
-Andrew, Joseph, Isaac, Liz, Andy.

Andrew Barbara

April 6, 2014

R.I.P. AUDREY. YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL YOUR FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Bertha Quintana-Ludi

April 6, 2014

RIP Audrey.I wished I had gotten to meet you!May you be happy with your daughter!

Andrea Quintana

April 6, 2014

THIS CANDLE IS A SIIGN OF PEACE N. R. TRANQUILITY N THATS WHERE YOU ARE HITA. RIP I WILL ALWAYS LOVE N MISS YOU!!!! ??????????????????????

Judy Tafoya

April 6, 2014

Audrey (Stinker) May You Rest In Peace! You Will Be Greatly Missed. Love You!!!

Aunt Lena & Rick

Elaine Ortega

April 6, 2014

Audrey, I Love You With All My Heart STINKER!
RIP

Elaine Ortega

April 6, 2014

I Love You Stinker! You Will Never Be Forgotten!

Aunt Lena & Rick

Elaine Ortega

April 6, 2014

MY HITA YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED, I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH, YOU ARE NOW MY ANGEL, RIP MY HITA

Judy Tafoya

April 6, 2014

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