Brian Derick Tapia
( March 30, 1966 – July 27, 2024 )
Brian Derick Tapia, age 58, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident. Sunrise was on March 30, 1966, and Sunset was on July 27, 2024.
Brian was born in Raton New Mexico and his parents both World War II Veterans are the late Sam and Betty Tapia. At the age of 6 yrs. old, Brian endured a bone disease which left him in a body cast for 2 years. Brian spent much of his time with his sister Susan and brother-in-law Rubin Sisneros Sr. and their family. He was shown by Rubin Sr. how to fish, hunt, skin wildlife, and play sports. He and Rubin Sr. coached a farm league baseball championship team. Brian spent much of his childhood until his young adult years with Susan and Rubin Sr. and was often mistaken as one of their children. He spent holidays and special occasions with his sister Susan’s family.
Brian’s father Sam was the owner of some businesses in Raton, one of them was Sam’s Plumbing & Heating and Son. Brian plumbed his first house with his father Sam at the age of 13 yrs. old and he delivered the Raton Range with Fred Mondragon. Brian became a loved one of the Sisneros families. Rubin and Susan took Brian to his first drive in movie and Rubin took him on his first hunt. Brian loved his motorcycles, and he earned his first car which was a red Pontiac Firebird. Brian assisted his parents with their businesses throughout his life at the Tongalu Apartments, the plumbing business named Sam’s Plumbing & Heating and Son, mini mart, plumbing parts store, gas station and laundromat.
Brian worked for Morgans Builders as a carpenter and was an abbot handyman. He worked alongside his Uncle Bear in Albuquerque repairing AC units. He received many trophies for baseball and while he played in the men’s softball league. Brian was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan which he passed on to his stepson Matthew and niece Amanda.
Brian reunited with his life partner Geraldine Arguello and built a home for the love of his life and his stepchildren. Brian showed his stepson Matthew work ethics and leisure activities. Brian’s father-in-law Lincoln Arguello taught him mechanics and about electricity.
He was not afraid to attempt a new trade and blessed many families and friends with his gifts. Brian would help his family and friends with anything they needed. He loved to look at the galaxy through his telescope, he also loved gardening and cooking, especially for the elderly people he assisted in caring for. His specialty service was tending to his sweet little lady friends even until the day of his passing. Brian loved his cats Bini and Baby and his dog Zeus. He loved his grandchildren Haili, Avery, Myaah, Dayton and Donovan dearly and they will miss him. Brian expressed his gratitude and love for his sister Susan and brother-in-law Rubin Sr. for blessing and loving him throughout his life in a Godly way.
Brian’s soul is at peace and his body is no longer in pain. The blessings he gave to this community and the love he expressed to his family and friends will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Brian is preceded in death by his Parents: Samuel (Sam) Tapia and Beatrice (Betty) Gleeson-Tapia;
Father-In-Law Lincoln Arguello; Mother-In-Law Mary Rose Arguello; Grandfather Daddy Mike Fresquez; Grandmother Mama Mary Fresquez; Brother-In-Law and Best Friend Chris Arguello; Nephew Rubin Sisneros Jr.; Special Uncle: Mike L. Fresquez (Bear).
Brian is survived by his Life Partner: Geraldine Arguello; Stepchildren: Matthew Marquez and Angal aka Angel (Albert) Lucero; Grandchildren: Haili Marquez, Avery Marquez, Myaah Montoya, Dayton Lucero and Donovan Lucero; Sister Susan (Rubin Sr.) Sisneros; Sister-In-Law Lynda Maldonado (Richard); Sister-In-Law Lori (Blake) Fissel; Sister-In-Law Rosemary Arguello (Larry), Brother-In-Law Mike Arguello, Brother-In-Law Jody Arguello, and Brother-In-Law Dennis (Theresa) Arguello.
Special Nieces and Nephews: Amanda Segura, Betty Jo (Dennis) Montano and Sue Holland (Jerry).
Special Great Nieces and Nephews: Fr. Darrell Segura Jr., Helen Segura (Jeremiah), Heather Segura (Richard), Dustin Segura (Mikayla), Noah Esquibel and family, Travis Esquibel and family, Shayleigh Esquibel and family, Megan Holland, William Holland (Clare) and family.
Special Great-Great Nieces and Nephews: Aleigha Trujillo, Azarias Trujillo, Oziah Trujillo, Kalani Segura, Adelyn Esquibel and Braelyn Esquibel
Special Friends: Genevieve Gurule, Doc Buttram, Sofie Atwater, Bernard Atwater, Adeline (Nieeners) Segotta, Ray Castellani, and Maryann Andera and many other dearly loved ones.
Mass of the Christina Burial for Brian Derik Tapia will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home located at 244 North 1st St., Raton, NM 87740, with Fr. Darrell Segura Jr. as Celebrant. Rite of Committal and Inurnment will follow at Mr. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements for Brian Derick Tapia are under the direction of Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
