Fernando Tapia

Fernando Tapia, 95, of Moriarty, NM passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 at his home in Moriarty, NM with his loving family beside him. Fernando was born may 2, 1912 in Los Cavos, NM to Mauricio and Marcelina (Montoya) Tapia. Fernando married Dulcinea Garcia on January 10, 1937who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tomasita Tapia and grandson, Fernando Padilla. Fernando is survived by his sons, Mauricio Tapia and wife Bonnie; Paul Tapia and wife Lynn; Ray Tapia and wife Della; David Tapia and wife Carmen; Archie Tapia; daughters, Josie Alsip and husband Jess; Esther Alonzo and husband John; Miguela Chavez and husband David; Angela Padilla; Beatrice Lloyd and husband Dudley; Molly Hibner and husband Ron; Margie Gurule and husband Steve; Jessica Barela and husband Tommy; Jackie Ostrout and husband David; sister, Frances Marquez; 38 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. A Rosary will be held Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. A Mass will be recited on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM; Father William Young will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. Pallbearers are Josh Gutierrez, Moe Tapia, Chris Tapia, Aaron Tapia, Eric Tapia and Heath Lloyd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Gutierrez Jr., and Jacob Padilla. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com