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DIEGO TAPIA Obituary

DIEGO TAPIA FEBRUARY 23, 1947-OCTOBER 28, 2016 Diego Tapia of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 28, 2016. Diego is preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Minnie Barela, parents Fidel Tapia and Isabel B. Tapia, his brothers Rudy Tapia and Orlando Tapia. Diego is survived by his wife Alice Tapia, son Neal Tapia (Sadonna), daughter Isabel Tapia (Leo), siblings; Olivia Benta, Dolores & Jo-Jo Romero, Fred Tapia (Vanessa), Corrine Helmer (Gary), grandchildren: Dylan Tapia, Lucas Sandoval, Meagan Nieto (Gabriel), Alicia Valdez (Elier) great grandchildren; Neyana and Amaya and a multitude of nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Please join us November 4, 2016 at the small San Isidro Catholic Church to celebrate the life of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. with memorial mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Cementerio de Agua Fria.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2016.

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Martin Herrera

March 27, 2025

Iam martin Herrera from Espanola I work with Diego for many years he would always make me laff never got mad at so sorry I didn't even know .may God bless and take care of all his family

Mike Demny

April 20, 2017

I just found out about my friends passing. Although it was years ago I often fondly recall the times we spent together.

November 6, 2016

You will forever be missed Daddy! Thank you for everything, Rest In Eternal Peace!

Your Loving Daughter

Isabel

Jerry Chavez

November 4, 2016

I was in ft bliss with Diego sorry Jerry solid chavez

Jerry Chavez

November 4, 2016

I was I ft bliss Texas in natl guard with Diego sorry Jerry solid Chavez

Neal

November 4, 2016

I will miss you dad

Mike Quintana

November 3, 2016

My condolences to the family of my dearest friend and cousin, Diego. You will surely be missed by everyone who knew you.
Love Always,
Mike Quintana & Family

Mary Pauline Mascarenas Sisneros

November 2, 2016

My deepest condolences.

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