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Eugene Tafoya Obituary

Ted P. Tafoya Jr. November 15, 2020 Eugene R. Tafoya July 21, 2021 Ted P. Tafoya Jr. died at age of 87 on Nov. 15, 2020 at Chimney Rock Villa Nursing Home in Bayard, NE. He was married twice, his first wife Jenny Vera currently living in Alaska and his second wife Mary Ann Koncala who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son Dave with wife Sherry Tafoya, daughter Freida, son Mike Tafoya with wife Jane and daughter Maria, all from his first wife. In addition, he had numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild. Eugene R. Tafoya died at age of 79 on July 21, 2021 in Henderson, NV. He was married to his first wife Terry Gonzales. Second wife Linda Hixson. He is survived by his grandchildren Crystal and Steven along with numerous great grandchildren. His only daughter Gina from his first wife and his granddaughter Vanessa preceded him in death. Both brothers were preceded by their parents Ted Tafoya Sr. and Filomena Tafoya previously from Bayard and are survived by brothers Ed, Jim, Fred, Sam and Leroy (Lee) and sister Marge. Services for these two brothers will be on August 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard at 10:00 a.m.

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Published by The Star-Herald on Aug. 1, 2021.

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John Ebel

July 26, 2023

I wish I had been able to graduate High school with Gene and the rest of the class. But it was not to be. The class of 60 is getting smaller each year. Thinking of you and the rest of the class, fellow Veteran and old classmate John Ebel. God bless us all..

Tom Fowler

August 5, 2021

Since we grew up together and shared many experiences I have many good memories which Gene is a part of. I considered him a good friend and am sorry we never got together again after high school.

John Ebel, Navy Veteran

August 5, 2021

I am sorry for your loss. I went to Bayard Elementary School up to the 7th grade with Gene. I remember him as a quiet well mannered great kid. He will always be in my heart as a school buddy. My brothers Sam and Richard knew and liked him. They both were Navy Veterans and have passed, I am sure they will welcome him. God bless his family.

John David Schoeneman

August 3, 2021

Sorry to read about your brother in the paper. My condolences. I don't think I ever met him, but if he was anything like his brothers Sam and Leroy, he was a good man.

Richard C. Whitney

August 1, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss of both brothers, I pray for the repose of their souls.

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