Fabiola Helen Tafoya

1934 - 2024

Fabiola Helen Tafoya obituary, 1934-2024, Albuquerque, NM

Fabiola Helen Tafoya

1934 - 2024

BORN

1934

DIED

2024

Fabiola Tafoya Obituary

Visit the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Carlisle Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Fabiola “Fabie” Tafoya, age 89, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born October              06, 1934, to her parents Maria Garcia and Antonio Vigil in Albuquerque, NM

          She is preceded in death by her Husband, Leo E. Tafoya; and her 3 sons, Richard L. Tafoya, Victor F. Tafoya, and  Michael M. Tafoya. 

          She is survived by her daughters, Dorella M. Tafoya and Ruby J. Tafoya of Albuquerque, NM; her son-in-law, David Candelaria of Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. 

          Fabiola loved singing. She was an inspiring soul, and always there for all who came to her with their troubles. 

          You taught us love, patience, and endurance. You were the truest, dearest, more than a mother to us. 

          We love you and you will be missed Deeply! 


Services:
Services will be held:Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Located At: San Ignacio Catholic Church 1300 Walter St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Times:                   09:30 AM - 10:00 AM = Open Visitation 
 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM = Mass
Graveside:to follow after mass at:
Mount Calvary Cemetery1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Pallbearer's: 

Bobby Tafoya

Phillip Maldonado

Mathew Maldonado

Daniel (DJ) Trujillo 

Josh Trujillo

Tommy Garduno Jr. 

Honorary Pall Bearers: 

David Candelaria 

Danny Ruiz

Walter Lucero 

Joseph Candelaria 

Frank Hinijos

Marquis Smith

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Daniels Family Funeral Services - Carlisle Chapel

3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

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