Edward P. Tafoya- Born August 20,1936 went to be with out Lord on July3, 2015. Edward also known to family and friends as “Ed” or “Eddie” was born to Joe P. Tafoya and Eloisa M. (Mondragon) Tafoya, Edward was a lifelong resident of Capulin, New Mexico.
Edward had a passion for horses, as a young man he trained horses for several years. He was called to duty for the United States Army and served his country proudly for 4 years. While on duty in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he met and fell in love and married Maxine C. Hamilton. After Edward’s hitch in the Army, he and Maxine returned to Capulin where Edward worked for neighboring ranches and Shorty Hudson and a LP gas installer and delivery. Edward also worked for Seaton Oil company in Des Moines, New México. He loved to hunt and fish when time allowed. Raising his family came first and foremost. He worked hard most of his life and provided a good home for his wife and boys.
Edward was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in August 2014 and fought the good fight. Edward was proceeded in death by his Father Joe P. Tafoya his Mother Eloisa (Mondragon) Tafoya, his Brother, Jessie Tafoya and Sister Louisa (Trujillo) Tafoya.
Survivors included his Wife of 54 years, Maxine C. Tafoya, Sons Jimmy D. Tafoya and wife, Robin of Missouri, Ray L. Tafoya and wife Elsie of Raton, Ronald Tafoya of Denver Colorado, and Ricky Tafoya and wife Helen of Albuquerque. Edward is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren plus one on the way. Edward is also survived by his Sisters, Ruth Hyer and companion Leo of Springer, Marcella Abeyta of Las Cruces, Rose Cruz of Capulin, Katy Sintas and husband Tilio Sintas of Capulin, Melinda Cruz and husband Wayne of Capulin, Brothers, John Tafoya and wife Mary of Raton, Robert Tafoya of Raton. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers are(Godson) Tim Sintas, Joseph Cruz, Freddie Arellano, Mark Seaton, Tolo Martinez and Garrett King. Honorary Pallbearers are Tilio Sintas, Wayne Cruz, Ted Sneed, Jerry Espinoza, Benny Bachica, Joe M. Martinez, Charlie Montoya, Eloy Gonzales, Mike Sintas, Tim Morrow, Carlos Cornay, Lorenzo Trujillo and Bill Baker. Edward was blessed to have many close friends who visited with him daily, and who called to check on him. Edward also developed his very special friendship with his Hospice nurse, Robin.
Any Condolence cards may be sent in care of Ray L. Tafoya Sr. at P.O. Box 1791, Raton, New Mexico 87740
The family would like to thank everyone in advance for all their prayers, cards, food and phone calls.
