Dora R. Tafoya, 89, passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2018, at her home surrounded by her children. Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were held on Nov. 19, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow with burial at Desert View Cemetery. She was born on Oct. 31, 1929, to Francisco and Mercedes Rodriguez in Richmond, Calif. Mom first and foremost loved her faith. She also loved her sisters, children, grandchildren and friends. She loved to listen to music and visiting the casino once in awhile. She was a loving woman with a beautiful smile and love for all. Dora is survived by her son, Daniel Tafoya; daughters, Patricia Perea of Parker, Gloria Martinez of Los Lunas, N.M, Debra (Frank) Trujillo of Gallup, N.M., and Dominique Tafoya of Phoenix; sisters, Rachel (Joe) Salazar and Ruth Trujillo; 23 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Mercedes Rodriguez; husband and love of her life, Willie Tafoya; her beloved son, William Tafoya Jr.; brothers, Domingo Andrade and Frank Rodriguez; and her sister, Bea Guzman. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
