Rafael "Ralph" Tapia

Rafael "Ralph" Tapia was born September 17, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by family. Rafael worked for PNM for 25 years and loved theater, music and the arts. He courageously battled Parkinson's disease for 14 years and never saw it as a setback, but an opportunity. He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Marcelina Tapia, and his brother Jerry Tapia. Rafael is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. Tapia; sons, Miguel and Roman Tapia; daughter, Marisa Lopez; daughter in law Michelle Tapia; grandchildren, Olivia, Emilia, Roman, and Vivian Tapia, Noah, Jonah and Brianna Lopez; sisters, Sandra Bailey and Dorothy Tapia-Chavez ; brother, Larry Tapia; as well as nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends who loved him and will miss him. A Rosary will be recited Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, Albuquerque, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Daniels Family Funeral Services

Carlisle Chapel

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

505-884-1188