Betty Tafoya, 69, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on October 11, 2008. She is preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Tafoya, parents, Eloida and Manuel Martinez, brothers Alex and Nick. She is survived by her children, Barbara Santistevan (Odie) and Lawrence Tafoya, father of her children, Miguel Antonio Tafoya, brothers and sisters, Ursula Sanchez (Felix), Tony Martinez (Olivia), Gilbert Martinez (Rose), Mary Santistevan (Nelson), Norman Martinez (Ruby), Claudio Martinez (Angie), Mannie Arguello (Michael), sister in law, Carmen Martinez, grandchildren, Valerie Loera (Pete), Ronika Santistevan (Ignacio), Christopher Tafoya (Melissa), Lynette Tafoya (Jonathan), Orlando Tafoya, Alicia Aragon, Tawny Tafoya, great grandchildren, Isiah, Shantell, Issac and Harley Angel Chavez, DeAngelo Sisco, Carlos and Miguel Tafoya and Candy, and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on October 14, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on October 15, 2008 at San Francisco de Asis Church. The family would like to thank the many relatives and friends who supported her and us during her illness.