Cletus Tafoya was more than just my grandfather—he was the heart of our family and a friend to everyone he met. He had a gift for making people feel welcome, always opening his heart and his home to anyone in need. His kindness and warmth touched so many lives, and to know him was truly to love him.

On Christmas Day, our world changed forever when Cletus’s life was unexpectedly taken by cancer. The loss has left a deep ache in our hearts, and we are still coming to terms with saying goodbye to someone who meant so much to us all. Jesus just knew he couldn’t spend his birthday without Cletus Tafoya in heaven, because nobody knew how to celebrate life like him.

We are reaching out to our friends, family, and community for help with funeral expenses and medical bills. Your support will help us honor Cletus’s memory and give him the proper farewell he deserves. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference and is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us say one last proper goodbye to a truly remarkable man.