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Phillip TAFOYA Obituary
TAFOYA, Phillip
12/05/2011
Phillip lost his battle with cancer on December 5, 2011. He was born in Colorado but became a resident of Roseville in 1946. He was a jack of all trades and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, daughter, 6 sons, 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday December 11, 2011 at 1pm, at 105 B St, Roseville, CA.
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luis Chavez
December 10, 2011
Rest in paradise uncle Phillip,il always.remember the great and fun memories we had with me growing up,thank you for all that you have done...miss you and love you
Armanii & Pedro Tafoya
December 10, 2011
We love you poppa
nancy & boys chavez
December 9, 2011
Uncle Philip, you will be deeply missed. i will always remember the good times we (Della Mae, me, you ,Aunt Melba and the kids used to have.) may you rest in peace. love you
Jr. Cabrales
December 8, 2011
My sincere condolesnces to the Tafoya family. We, the Cabrales family, (Inez and Jr.) here in Reno NV will miss Phil very much. He was a part of our lives especially growing up in Roseville and graduating with him in 1961. We will miss his laughter and wonderful personality. From one of the 3 stoogies Emilio Cabrales "Jr" I wish you all well and know that Phillip is well and still smiling. Peace be with you all. Jr.
December 8, 2011
My condolences to the Tafoya family Tony Rios
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