Levia Maria Tafoya Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Online Levia Maria Tafoya, 96, of Pueblo, born January 17, 1923, passed away on October 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph; parents Jose and Josephina Estrada; her first born child, Joe; granddaughter Cathy Ann ; great grandson Elijah. Levia is survived by her children, Nancy, Rudy Jr. and Gilbert; her younger sister and only sibling, Eloiza Enriques; 6 grandchildren, Deborah, Christina, Kevin, Eli, Alexandria and Trinity; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Levia was a graduate of Centennial High School. She retired from the Colorado State Hospital. Levia was a dedicated wife of 55 years. She never tired of helping us– her family. She enjoyed doing puzzles, reading books about nature, sewing quilts and clothes. Her cooking was impeccable; making choke cherry jelly and other preserves. She also enjoyed picking pinon nuts in the fall and greatly enjoyed the Southern Colorado festivities. There was never a dull moment around her. A woman of faith, she was devout catholic and a member of Holy Rosary Parish. She had 5 Godchildren, Lillian Cordova Rios, Orlando Martinez, Irene Flores, Jane Herrera and lee Fernando. Levia touched many lives and she was truly loved by everyone who knew her. Her passing has left a tremendous void in our hearts and lives. She will forever be loved and missed by us all. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Sangre De Cristo “Joni Fair” Hospice House, especially the staff, for all their wonderful care and compassion given to Levia. Viewing, 3-5, Wednesday, Romero Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection, 10:00 am, Thursday, Holy Rosary Parish followed by Internment, Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sangre De Cristo Hospice House.

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Levia Maria Tafoya

January 17, 1923 - October 15, 2019