Jan 4, 1940 — Oct 8, 2026

Ordway, Colorado

Obituary

Percy Pete Tafoya, 86, of Ordway, formerly of La Junta, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the Crowley County Nursing Home. He was born on January 4, 1940, in La Junta, Colorado to Esidor & Guadalupe (Sandoval) Tafoya. Percy married Josephine Aragon; she is preceded in his death on January 17, 2021.

Percy loved to go fishing and do wood carving and crafting. He was a family man who loved to spend time with his family.

Percy is survived by his children, Paul (Celina) Tafoya of La Junta, Colorado, Michael (Lorrine) Tafoya of Pueblo West, Colorado & Amy Tafoya of La Junta, Colorado; Grandchildren, Trey Gonzales, Julian Tafoya, Lily Tafoya; niece, Rachel Tafoya along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Percy is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Tafoya, daughter, Betty Jo Tafoya, grandson, Lawrence Andrew Martinez, parents, Esidor & Guadalupe Tafoya & sisters, Ruth & Rosie Archuleta.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at River of Life Fellowship in Ordway, Colorado with Pastor Jeb Brown of River of Life Fellowship officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel in La Junta, Colorado.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Thursday, October 15, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Mountain time)

Peacock Memorial Chapel
401 Raton Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050


Memorial Service

Friday, October 16, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 am (Mountain time)

River of Life Fellowship of Ordway
411 East 9th Street, Ordway, CO 81063