Leslie Tafoya

Leslie R. Tafoya, 39, of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM passed away on, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Espanola, NM, on July 14, 1980, to Raymond (deceased) and Emily Tafoya.

Leslie was raised in a artistic and talented family, drawing like her father and doing arts and crafts like her mother. She was a great cook, and loved preparing meals for her family and friends.

Leslie enjoyed many things but it was her family, her children, that brought her the greatest joy and love. Seeing them laugh and smile is what made her most proud.

Leslie was a friendly and outgoing person. She loved her friends and was easy to make friends with when you'd first meet her. Leslie's laugh and smile will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Tafoya; Paternal grandparents Paul and Tonita Tafoya and maternal grandparents, Alfred and Lela Suazo. Leslie is leaves behind four children: Jaden, Vincent Jr., Ariyana, and Jonah. She is also survived by her mother, Emily Molina. Her siblings: Sister- Jennifer Tafoya; nephews Ty and Zian; Brother- Brandon Tafoya; Brother- Michael Tafoya; niece Jaqueline and nephew Jax and sister Michelle Tafoya; niece Harper and nephew Deon. Her ex-husband who was a great friend and always there for her, Vincent Martinez Sr. And all of Leslie's loving aunts, uncles and relatives.

Arrangements made by Rivera family funeral home. Due to current social circumstances, tribute services for Leslie will be held on her Facebook page. Thank you. May God bless you.