Rose Tafoya Obituary
In loving memory of Rose Tafoya of Flint, Michigan, who departed this world on November 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Rose leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Tafoya to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Tafoya and Joseph Tafoya; her siblings, Robert, Joseph Tafoya (Rudy), Lorenzo Tafoya (Lencho), Mary Eagleson (Lenna), Fred Tafoya (Stinker) and Baby Richie Tafoya; her nieces, Heidi Tafoya and Marlo Korhonen; and her great-nephew Corey Tafoya.
She is survived by: her siblings, Olga Kleckner of Flint Township and David Tafoya (Bev) of Cheboygan; her cherished lifelong comrade Don Tickle; and her caregivers, Hunter, Mary and Chelsea. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews, and great- great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (2316 Coldwater Rd, Flint, MI 48505). A rosary will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at the New Calvary Catholic Cemetery (4142 Flushing Rd, Flint, MI 48504).
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
