Dolores Tapia
Dolores Maria Serna Tapia, 80, was born July 6, 1941, in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on May 12, 2022. Preceding Dolores in death is husband, David Tapia; mother, Carmen Serna Thomen; and brother, Timothy Thomen.
She is survived by her children, Allen Serna and wife, Shirley; Luis Tapia; and Melanie Lujan and husband, Andy; grandchildren, Jacqueline Serna and partner Stephanie Guerrero; and Arlene Serna; Kailey Tapia; Mark Anthony Tapia; Joseph, Jude, Joshua, Johnathan, and Esperanza Lujan and her fiancé, Adrian Soza; greatgrandchildren, Isabella and Noah Lujan; and Aaron Soza; brothers and sisters, Frank Thomen, Jr.; Susie Scrivner and husband Dave; Raymond Thomen and wife Charlotte; Rosemary Stewart; and Elizabeth Livesay; sister-in-law, Deb Sayers-Thomen; and special “sister” Margaret Herrera. Dolores is also survived by many nephews, nieces, godchildren and dear friends, including Tara Warrior and lifelong friend, Pat Cotney
Dolores was a devoted mother, sharing her joy of life with all of those she encountered, including the Red Hats. She lived an active life and enjoyed a variety of activities. She retired from Digital Corp. And at the age of 72, retired from APS as a Special Education Assistant at Cibola Hight School.
Dolores family is thankful to the administration and staff at the Rehab Center of Albuquerque for all they did to ensure she had a long and happy life. A special thank you to all the devoted staff and especially to her friend, nurse Dee, who went above and beyond expectations to care for Dolores in her final hours and ensured her family was cared for as well.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM at Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque. A Rosary will be held prior to the Mass on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 8:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dolores’ name to your favorite charity. Services are entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, Albuquerque, NM. 225 San Mateo Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505.764.9663 www.riversidefunerals.com