George E. Tafoya Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George E. Tafoya (Taos, New Mexico), who passed away at the age of 73, on November 1, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of George E. Tafoya or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eduardo Tafoya and Helen Tafoya; his sister Jenette; and his in-laws, Emilio and Rita Valdez.
He is survived by: his wife Lucille; his daughters, Sonia Salazar (Gabe) and Jessica Chavez; his grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Leland and Isaac; his great grandchild Josiah; his sister Ida Marie Vesely of Rio Rancho, NM; and his sibling's children, Elisa Vesely of St. Louis, MO and Alec Vesely of Seattle, WA..
Viewing will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Rivera Family Funeral Home (417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505). A rosary will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Main Church. A burial will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery (501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501).
