Carol Sue Tafoya

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Tafoya, a woman who lived in the light of the Lord and whose life can be marked by her profound courageousness and generosity. Carol Sue Howington Tafoya, age 78, passed away September 8, 2026 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Born in Oak Hill, WV to parents Herbert B. Howington and Alice E. King Howington, Carol was the oldest of seven. In 1966, at the age of 17, Carol joined the Job Corps which led her to Albuquerque where she met the love of her life Sylvester (Bete) Tafoya. They shared a beautiful 47 years together with their three children and six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alice. Her siblings Billy, Samuel Lee, Elizabeth Ann, and James, and Hubert Ben Jr. As well as her beloved husband, Sylvester.

She is survived by her siblings Theresa Anderson, Martha Garrison, Michael Howington, and Benny Ruff Jr. Her children Andrew Tafoya (Frances), Lisa Williams (Roger), and Julie Sites (Steve). Her grandchildren Darian Muniz, Tia Mitchell, Jourden Williams, and Bryan, Alice, and Mason Burk. As well as her great-grandchildren Liam Sylvester and Levi Victor Muniz.

Services to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church 811 Guaymas Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87108.

Graveyard service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 811 Guaymas Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 on Friday September 25, 2026.

Rosary - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Mass- 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Graveyard Service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 immediately after church service.

Graveside- 12:30- 1:00 PM