Daniel Gregory Tafoya

Daniel G. Tafoya was born to the late Ernest and
Dolores Tafoya. Daniel was blessed to be born to a family filled with strength, trust, love, and devotion and this showed in how he treated everyone he met. He wore his heart on his sleeve, was the life of the party, and never met a stranger.

Daniel served in the U.S. Navy from 1984-1988. Although away from his family during this time he built lifelong friendships with his shipmates. He was a Local 455 Teamster for over 30 years and had just made his retirement from the union.

Daniel and Rachael were married May 13, 1995 and shared a life together for 27 years. We love fiercely our life together and we have had thousands of perfect moments.

Dan helped raise his four children with patience and humor. He loved the outdoors and taught his children and grandson to hike, fish and camp. He was always most at home in the mountains.

Danny was meant to be a granddad. He showed incredible tenderness with his grandkids. You could find him on the floor playing, reading, or running around causing chaos. He was overjoyed recently to welcome a new baby to our family.

He was looking forward to walking his daughter down the aisle to see her married to her soulmate.

There are not enough words to adequately describe his life or the love he leaves behind. He will be missed dearly by his loved ones.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Rachael; his sons Joseph, Wyatt,
and Garret; his daughter Patricia; his
grandchildren Noah Rosas, Analicia Garcia, and Luke Baca; his sisters Susan Pavon, and Pamela Galusha; as well as nieces and nephews and the many people who love and adore him.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Tafoya; his grandson Leo Garcia; and his parents.