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Ricardo Edwardo Tafoya, age 69, of Globe/Miami, AZ passed away on Feb. 25, 2024 at his sister's home in Queen Creek, AZ with his loved ones at his side.
Rick is preceded in death by his father Onofre Tafoya, mother Armelina Tafoya, sibling Susan Arroyo and the love of his life Nikki Tafoya.
Rick is survived by his children Jesse (Stephany) Tafoya, Thomas Tafoya and Derrick (Ernestina) Tafoya; daughters Nola (Mike) Martinez and Reyna Tafoya. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Joseph Tafoya, Evan Tafoya, Emery Tafoya, Gianna Tafoya, Penelope Tafoya, Audiana Arrellin, Victor Arrellin Jr., Alicia Macias, Sophia Macias, Nevaeh Tafoya, Mya Tafoya and Erica Tafoya; siblings Marty (Joy) Tafoya, Dolores Tafoya (Bob Escobedo), Inez Tafoya, Victoria Tafoya and Sonia Tafoya; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Rick Tafoya will be held on June 22, 2024 at 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Bullion Plaza, 150 N. Plaza Circle in Miami, Arizona.
