Mary T. Tafoya

TAFOYA, Mary T.- Age 89, of Flint, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Our Lady Of Guadalupe, G-2316 W. Coldwater Road, Flint.  Fr. Timothy Nelson and Fr. Eduardo Lorenzo concelebrating.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 1-9 PM Friday and at church Saturday from 9 AM until time of service.  A vigil service will be held 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or Our Lady Of Guadalupe.  Mary was born October 12, 1918, the daughter of William and Maria (Delgado) Beck.  She married Joseph Tafoya June 21, 1938 in Flint and he preceded her in death March 17, 1970.  She has lived in Flint most of her life.  Surviving are: 7 children, Robert Reyna of St. Helen and June Gates, Rose Tafoya of Flint, Olga Kleckner of Flint, Rudy Tafoya of Manistee, Mary Eagleson of Flint, Fred Tafoya of Flint and Rhonda Ureche, David Tafoya and wife Barb of Indian River; 2 daughters-in-law, Suzanne Beauchamp of Swartz Creek and Lorry Tafoya of Grand Blanc; son-in-law, James Kleckner of Swartz Creek; 23 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Lorenzo and Richard Tafoya; mother, Maria Flores; son-in-law, Don Eagleson; granddaughter, Heidi Tafoya; great grandson, Corey Tafoya.  The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her grandson-in-law, Dr. Curtis Yapchai.  Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.