Thomas J. Tapia passed away on March 15, 2018 in Lakewood, Colorado. He is survived by his Father: Thomas Tapia; Daughters: Michelle (Jacob) Keleman and Angela (Kenan) Peterson; Grandchildren: Taryn Peterson, Luca Keleman, Farrah Keleman, and Fiona Keleman; Siblings: Michael Tapia and his partner Sid Mohn; Tony Tapia and his partner Rich Young; Cousins: Luisa (Al) Staerkel and their sons, Bryan and Marcus, Elizabeth Truglio and her partner Chris Martin. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Juliet P. Tapia. A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor on Thursday, March 22, 2018, Eleven O'clock in the Morning, at the Horan &McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue in Arvada. Reception to immediately follow. Please leave memories of Thomas and condolences for his family by signing the guestbook below.