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Frances Bustos Obituary
FRANCES A. (TAFOYA) BUSTOS
October 4, 1923 September 5, 2018
Frances A. Tafoya Bustos passed peacefully at the age of 94, on September 5th, 2018 at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Frances was born on the 4th of October 1923 in Chapelle, NM. She moved to Colorado as a young child with her family. Frances dedicated her life as a homemaker and caregiver of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as caregiver to the elderly. She was the member of many organizations, including the American GI Forum and the Knights of Columbus.
Frances Bustos is survived by her family, Jeannette Tafoya, Daniel & Shirley Tafoya, Laura & Kent Turner Artie & Carrie Tafoya, Marsha & Patrick Miller, Phyllis Morris and Mary Sue Torgerson, Cindy & Brian Mulnix, Jerry Bustos, and Peter Bustos. She was also blessed with 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren who love her dearly. She was predeceased by her son, David Tafoya; Arthur M. Tafoya, her husband of 45 years; and her second husband, Matthew Bustos.
There will be a funeral mass on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The mass will begin at 10 am. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Arthur M. Tafoya at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
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September 15, 2018
To the Tafoya and Bustos Family:
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Frances. She was such a lovely lady and so kind. My mother Doris Sanchez love her so much. No they will sing and dance in the skylight of the heavens above.
Rosie (Miller) Granger
September 14, 2018
Frances was an amazing woman and a fantastic cook. I will think of her often when I open her little red cook book. I have shared her recipes many times over. Our prayers to you all.
Judy Kinney
September 12, 2018
My deepest sympathy for the family. I met Frances when she was caring for my neighbor. I was pleasantly surprised to see her again when my mother moved into Belcaro. She will be missed.
Lee Ann Freitas
September 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all
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