Support for Luis Tafoya's Family

It is with a pained and heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother-in-law Luis (Mr. Tafoya to hundreds of students). I have created this GoFundMe in the hopes of providing some support for my sister and her family.

Luis Alberto Tafoya is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, and sons Luis and Daniel. As well as his sisters Rocio, Diana, and Candy, and his mother Angelica. Luis was a proud Marine and served his country for eight years. After serving his country in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Luis pursued and achieved his dream of becoming a music teacher, spreading the love of music with middle school kids throughout Los Angeles.

My fondest memories of Luis are of him as a loving father and as a devoted son, generously giving everything to his family and friends. Luis loved his family, friends, cooking a mean carne asada, and spreading the joy of music through his knowledge and musical gifts.

Luis has left us way too soon. My heart is with each one of you who loved him and love members of his family. As you can imagine, this sudden and unexpected loss has put an unforeseen expense on his family’s shoulders. I have created this fund on behalf of my sister, Jacqueline, in the hopes of defraying the financial stress this tragedy has created.

I humbly ask your assistance of any amount to show support to Luis’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you in advance for any help, emotional support, and prayers you are able to provide.

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Es con un corazón dolorido y pesado que comparto el fallecimiento de mi cuñado Luis (Sr. Tafoya a cientos de sus estudiantes). He creado este GoFundMe con la esperanza de proporcionar algo de apoyo a mi hermana y su familia.

Luis Alberto Tafoya es sobrevivido por su esposa, Jacqueline, y sus hijos Luis y Daniel. Así como sus hermanas Rocío, Diana, y Candy, y su madre Angélica. Luis era un orgulloso Infante de Marina (Marine) y sirvió a su país durante ocho años. Después de servir a su país en Iraq, el Sargento Luis persiguió y logró su sueño de convertirse en maestro de música, difundiendo el amor por la música entre los niños de secundaria en todo Los Ángeles.

Mis mejores recuerdos de Luis son de él como un padre amoroso y como un hijo devoto, dando generosamente todo a su familia y amigos. Luis amaba a su familia, amigos, cocinar una carne asada, y difundir la alegría de la música a través de sus conocimientos y dones musicales.

Luis nos ha dejado demasiado pronto. Mi corazón está con cada uno de ustedes que lo amaron y aman a los miembros de su familia. Como se puede imaginar, esta pérdida repentina y inesperada ha supuesto un gasto imprevisto a su familia. He creado este fondo en nombre de mi hermana, Jacqueline, con la esperanza de sufragar el estrés financiero que esta tragedia ha creado.

Humildemente pido su ayuda de cualquier cantidad para mostrar apoyo a la familia de Luis durante este momento increíblemente difícil. Gracias de antemano por cualquier ayuda, apoyo emocional y oraciones que usted pueda proporcionar.