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, 2023-01-25 02:00:00,
Patrick “Danny” Tapia
Patrick “Danny” Tapia born on Aug. 2, 1950 passed away at the age of 72 on Jan. 20, 2023 at his home in Las Vegas, N.M.
Born in Las Vegas, N.M., he was the son of Pat and Ruby Tapia.
He was a graduate from Robertson High school, a Vietnam Veteran and retired from Qwest communications after 35 years of service.
He served honorably during the Vietnam War and served with the 101 Airborne Division, achieving the rank of Sergeant. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat infantry badge for ground combat and expert rifle. Danny was a life member of the San Juan-Argonne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1547. He served Feb. 18, 1970 to Oct. 26, 1971.
Danny was known to his family and friends as intelligent, genuine, kind and distinguished. He was well-respected and many referred to him as “buena gente”.
He was a man of his word. He enjoyed live music, bicycle riding, hunting…
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