Eloy Tafoya

Full name: Eloy TafoyabrbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: April 23, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Laurel Plains Healthcare in ClovisbrbrDate of birth: April 22, 1920 Age: 85brbrPlace of birth: Tafoya, New Mexico to Samuel and Emma TafoyabrbrPreceded in death by: His parents; his wife Pauline; 2 Brothers Rudy Tafoya and Ben Tafoya; 1 Son - Rudy TafoyabrbrSurvived by: 2 Daughters Julia Gurlue of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jennifer Chaparro of Clovis; 2 Sons Donald Tafoya of Belen, New Mexico, and Johnny Tafoya of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, 5 Sisters - Lydia Kiawa of Glendale, Arizona, Dora Fernandez of Pueblo, Colorado, Esther Briseno of Des Moines, Iowa, Teles Duran of Raton, New Mexico, and Virginia Lopez of Glendale, Arizona; 1 Brother Ernest Tafoya of Raton, New Mexico; 8 Grandchildren; and 5 GreatgrandchildrenbrbrService information: A Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the Steed-Todd Chapel. The Mass of the Ressurrection will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday April 28, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis. Father Sotero Sena will be the celebrant.brbrBurial will be at: Mission Garden of Memories in ClovisbrbrPallbearers: Gary Marez, Ruben Chaparro, Edward Menedez, Christopher Chavez, JoebrChaparro, Jerry Chaparro, Joe Rivas, Isabel ChaparrobrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: Mr. Tafoya was a life long resident of Clovis where he worked asbra farmer and rancher. He loved being a cowboy and was an honorable, hard working man who was loved by many. Ilr. Tafoya served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, VFW Post 3015, and American Legion Post 25.