Alfonso Tajuelo

Our beloved father, grandfather, father in law, uncle, and friend, Alfonso Tajuelo, 87, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away on January 15,2026. Alfonso was born on May 30, 1938 in Andujar, Jaen Spain to Juan Antonio and Encarnacion(Plaza) Tajuelo. He was one of 10 children. Alfonso married the love of his life, Marina, at the tender age of 21 in Spain. They came to the United States shortly after marrying and began the American Dream. They spent a majority of their life working hard to achieve the American dream which ultimately afforded them time to travel between Spain and Florida where they enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends and family. Alfonso loved golfing, traveling and being with the love of his life Marina. Prior to his health struggles he always looked forward to seeing his daughter, son in law and two grandkids who affectionately called him "Yuda".
Alfonso is predeceased by his wife, Marina, his parents, Juan Antonio and Encarnacion Tajuelo, in laws Gregorio and Antonia Sanchez, as well as his brothers Eugenio, Pepe, Paco, Antonio, Juan Antonio and sister Guadalupe, brother in laws Francisco Sanchez and Antonio Sanchez, and sister in law Nubia Sanchez.
He is survived by his daughter Marina Antonia(Jensen), his son in law Craig, his grandchildren Daniel and Peter, his sister in law Kathy Sanchez,his nephews Gregory Sanchez (and wife Lauren), and Francisco Sanchez and niece Andrea Sanchez and their children.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation Alzheimer's Disease: Welcome to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to help end this disease and support those still facing its challenges. alzfdn.org