Jacob Tafoya Obituary
The memory of Jacob Tafoya of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away on March 21, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacob Tafoya to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sandra; his parents, Florentino and Adella; his brother Florentino, Jr.; and his granddaughter Shelby.
He is survived by: his sons, Rich (Stephanie) and David (Tina); his grandchildren, Elisia, Jacob, Elijah, Seth, Caleb, Ryan, Joshua, Courtnie and Courtney; his great grandchildren, Kaden, Jack, Raiden, Makenzie, Haley and Paislee; his siblings, Frank, Rudy, Mike, Larry, Steve, Yvonne and Therese; and his nieces, Becky, Victoria and Kimberly. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Salazar Mortuary (400 3rd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102). A funeral service was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery (501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501).
