Teodoro Tafoya Obituary

The family of Teodoro Tafoya of Lovington, New Mexico announces his passing on September 28, 2026. Teodoro, born on July 15, 1936 in Amistad, New Mexico, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Teodoro Tafoya to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jose Tafoya and Filomena Tafoya; his wife Mary Dolores Tafoya; and his siblings, George, Epifanio, Manuel, Joe, Jimmy, Marci and Teresa.

He is survived by: his children, Michael Tafoya (Margie), David Tafoya (Barbra), Daniel Tafoya (Laurie), Bradley Boroughs (Gayle), Darla Tafoya (Ray Tavarez) and Debra Reyes-Martinez (Jesus Martinez); his brother Raymond Tafoya; his grandchildren, Joseph Estrada, Seth Estrada, Daniel Villegas, Serica Arenivar, Tatiana Tafoya, Micah Tafoya, Jade Tafoya, Jana Connor, Leah Tafoya and Joshua Reyes; and his great grandchildren, Justin, Jenna, Jaden, Julian, Juliette, Christian, Enzo, Ezra, Melody, Koda, Sya and Elena.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home (1106 N Main St, Lovington, NM 88260). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (500 S Ave A, Lovington, NM 88260). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Lovington Cemetery (600 W Gum Ave, Lovington, NM 88260).