Dolores A. Tafoya

Dolores A. Tafoya, 76, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 5, 2012. Survived by her children Susan (Hector) Pavon, Mark (Susanne) Tafoya, Daniel (Racheal) Tafoya and Pamela Gettler. Grandchildren Joseph Baca, Chad Tafoya, Patricia Rodriquez, Colin Simmons, Wyatt Tafoya, Stephany Pavon, Kayla Gettler, Garret Tafoya, Crystal Ragsdale, Faith and Sean Ragsdale. Great-Grandson Noah Rodriguez. Siblings Abelino Madrid, Mary Stewart, Bobby Madrid, Gene Madrid, Margaret Rayment, Pauline Johnson and Ray Madrid. Preceded in death by her husband Ernest Tafoya; Parents Malaquis & Estefanita Madrid; Daughter Julie Tafoya and son-in-law Alex Gettler. Dear Family and Friends, My mother was the type of mother we loved dearly she wanted us to be with her, she brought us up to have faith and to learn from our mistakes. She allowed us to be who we wanted to be. She encouraged us to have an education so that our lives would not be so hard on us. She loved my dad dearly and when he passed she wanted to be with him, she could not stand being away from him. She taught us that family was the most important thing. I would not change my life with her for anything in this world. I could not ask for anything more in my life we all loved her so dearly and this is the reason why it hurts us so much. Mark decided many years ago to take care of my mom. He gave his life to her hoping that she would have a better life and never want for anything. She was very happy with Mark! We all love her and she will be missed more than anything. LOVE YOU MOM Chad Tafoya Wrote: Where do I begin? You were such a vital piece of all our lives. You were the definition of love, faith, hope, strength, and family to many of us. I mean I wouldn't be half the man I am today without the lessons you taught me. The love you showed to anyone that entered your life was beyond words and the strength, The strength you had to endure all the struggles put you through and the trails you had to face it is unbelievable and to witness it, is an inspiration to me. Your faith in God throughout anything laid the foundation of my own faith. No matter what good or bad, And no matter how bad things got you still turned to God and kept faith in prayer and that God is with us especially when we are beaten down by life. The things you taught us are parts of you that will live eternally in our hearts. And Even though you being gone will leave a missing place in our hearts that can never be filled, the memories we shared and the knowledge that you'll always be watching over us will be thoughts I forever cherish. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Recitation of the Rosary will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 7:00 PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado 80227. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 11:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 80110. Committal will be Friday, October 12, 2012, 12:00 PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235. Please share your memories of Dolores and condolences with her family by signing the Guestbook below.