A total Down to earth busy body! If you didn't know him, once you've met him, he made an automatic long lasting impression that you had known him forever! 
That was his effect on me!
UNFORGETTABLE CONVERSATION: Was about my Polynesian descent.  He talked about his good Tongan & Samoan friends he grew up with & his funny little soft envy of their up & coming build.  LOL. A very memorable laugh we shared.   
 Thank you, Shane!   Rest In Peace! -Maxine Vaaitautia  (AUV West, California)

Shane was an amazing friend. We shared a bond starting as close friends in Jr. High, and High School, as young newly weds, then new parents. Robert, Doris, and Noelle, I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. Please accept my condolences. Shane,   "Rock, Rock 'til You Drop"

Thanks Shane for always looking at the good in everyone! You are an old soul and have left an impact on everyone you have come into contact with. My thoughts are with all friends and family. We will miss you. 

B

As we gathered the numbers grew. The rain quit falling as the motors all fired and we began to role. There was a loud rumble as we rolled along the mountain side.Down the last hill and in to the lot was a huge show of support of lives you had impacted. A gathering of family and friends in a celebration of life you will always be remembered and never forgot. Rest in piece my friend.

Dear Doris, Robert and family,
I am so sorry for your loss - it's not fair to lose your son.  Shane was part of my family for a long time and I can only imagine your pain.  Condolences and prayers and love for you, Tiffiny, Kaylyn, Natalie, and little Ava.

I love you Shane. I Love the way you loved my daughter. You made her so happy. A mother couldn't wish for anything more for her child. I will never forget what a wonderful husband you were and what an amazing man you were.

Doris, Robert, Tiffany, Kaylyn, Natalie I can't even imagine the pain and sorrow you are going through right now. My prayers are with you.

I am so saddened by this news, the tears have been flowing all week. My heart goes out to all his family.. shane left way to soon. I'm so very grateful I got to know him and call him my friend. No better man. ❤

 Robert,  Doris and family we are heartbroken for your loss of a wonderful son, our hearts  are with you always, Lillian McNatt and family,

My deepest condolences to all who loved Shane Tafoya. He will be greatly missed. Sending Love to family & friends. May he rest in peace.

Robert, Doris and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shane.
As you know, I grew up just a few blocks away from Shane and boy did we have some great times together.
As we got a little older, I introduced my girlfriend and now wife (Kerrie) to Shane and Lori and we all got along so well. So well in fact that Shane was the best MAN at our wedding.
It is a pleasure to call Shane my friend and I will miss him dearly.
Rest in peace my brother.

Dearest Robert, Doris and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We know what you are going through. May all the memories you shared together sustain you in this difficult time. He will always be alive your your hearts and he will be watching over you and taking care of you until the end of your days. May God hold you in the palm of his hand until you are reunited with your son once again. We love you very much, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I did not know him long enough nor did I know him well enough, but he always treated me as if he had known me his whole life...Love you, Brother.

Dear Tafoya Family

Chrissy & I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Shane.  No one else could have such a fantastic friend, dad, husband, son, & mentor. Whomever else he shared his life with will always remember the great memories. 
He was a wonderful man and he was a great friend as well. His enthusiasm was always second to none & his passion for life will remain with all of us forever.
We never heard an ill word spoken of him. He was kind, compassionate, loving and a true gentleman. His creative mind was one of a kind that we all appreciate.
As we spend time in some of the projects & kitchens he designed & built it will always be a reminder of what a great person he was for all of us.
In Friendship & Sorrow,

Shane, you will be truly missed but never forgotten!

Kurt & Chrissy Micek

Shane will be missed so very much. I am still not quite grasping the thought of him being gone. We may have not had contact on a daily basis, but when we did catch up it was always a treat.  I always looked forward to seeing him.  Shane had the personality and soul that drew people to him.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, family and friendship. Once again, we are left a void in our lives and presence missing. Rest in peace cousin, 'til we see each other again. All my love!

I had the pleasure of working with Shane the last few years on many projects at Apple.  His knowledge was amazing and I absorbed all I could.  I truly enjoyed our meetings at job sites where we discussed his passion for snowboarding and his love of hot rods.  He is a remarkable man and will be greatly missed.

Mere words cannot sufficiently express the depth of sadness and sorrow we feel over Shane's passing.  Brian always felt a close bond to him when they were younger and we enjoyed times spent together with him, Lori and the girls at family gatherings.  Our girls had some fun times with their girls when they were younger.  Shane was always so fun and happy.  Our deepest condolences go to Uncle Bob, Aunt Doris, Cousin Noelle, his darling girls, Kaylyn, Natalie, Tiffiny, grandbaby Ava, wife Carrie, and Lori as well.  God speed Shane, til we meet again rest well cousin.

I am so saddened by you loss of an amazing young man. He was friendly and compassionate. Everyone loved being around him. He will be deeply missed.

We are very sorry for your loss. Shane was too young. 
 
Sam & Virginia Mascarenas

I met Shane 26 yrs. ago when I started working at Fetzer's. He instantly became a mentor and a friend. I have many fond memories of working with him and for him throughout my career. More importantly, the time we spent away from work as friends and the great impact he had on my life will forever be remembered. Condolences to all his family. He will be missed.

Thanks for being you. You were one of my favorite "Big" cousins as I was growing up. I'll always remember your sense of humor and the jokes. I still caught that last pass into the pool. I know you threw it that far on purpose. I hope your resting in comfort now.

I will miss you Shane, you were always so sweet.

 What do you say about a guy who took a chance on you, you became my mentor , You made me better at what I do and along the way you also became my friend.  Thank you. Bless you and your family. I will miss you greatly.

Sending prayers and positive energies to his family and everyone who knew him I went to school with him at Riley elementary and Glendale Jr high he was always a nice guy Rip Shane

What a great friend and hard working young man.  You're going to me missed Shane. Sending our prayers to family and loved ones. RIP Shane!!

We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

You will be missed Shane! My condolences to your family and friends-

I consider Shane a dear fried, his passing leaves a large whole in many hearts. If you knew you loved him. I will remember him fondly.

OBITUARY

Shane Gregory Tafoya

July 5, 1965 – March 19, 2017

Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

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