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Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory - La JuntaMax Tafoya Obituary
Max M. Tafoya, 90, of La Junta, Colorado peacefully passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Bluestem Village in La Junta surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wednesday, January 22, 1936 in Higbee, Colorado to Simon Sr. & Teresa (Sandoval) Tafoya.
Max is survived by his children, Leonard (Isabel Alamos) Tafoya, Sr., Howard (Donna) Tafoya, Sr., Makey (Robbie Sisneros) Tafoya and Norma Tafoya all of La Junta, CO; grandchildren, Joshua Tafoya, Leonard Tafoya, Jr., Leann Veneklasen, Kristine Powers, Fahleena Tafoya, Howard Tafoya, Jr., Tanya Tafoya, Ashley Sisneros and Lucas Sisneros; twenty-three great-grandchildren; siblings, Simon Tafoya, Jr., Marina Tanner, Delores Tafoya, & Frances Martinez; numerous nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral Service will be held March 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in La Junta.
Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Peacock Memorial Chapel
109 East 4th Street, La Junta, CO 81050
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Peacock Memorial Chapel
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