Thomas Alfonso Lavadie
December 25, 1926 - July 4, 2011
Thomas Alfonso Lavadie
Born December 25, 1926 to Alfredo and Louisa Lavadie in Taos, New Mexico. Passed away July 4, 2011.
He married Eleanor Cruz, later deceased. Together they had a son, Bobby. He later married Maria (Libby) Rodriguez in 1968. They had two daughters, Maria and Christina.
Tom worked at Los Alamos Laboratory as a painter and a machinist for 14 years. He drove trucks for North American Van Lines and Shell Oil. He proudly worked at UTA for his last 17 years before retirement; he was especially proud of having driven over 3 million miles in his career.
Tom is survived by his wife, Maria; children Bobby (Carol) Lavadie, Maria (Kevin) Coggins, and Christina (Mark) Wilson; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers Ted and Eddie, infant son and granddaughter, Rielly.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 8th at 1:00 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3580 West 3650 South, Salt Lake City. Viewing and vigil will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 7:00 until 9:00 PM, also at the church. Interment to follow at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Rd., West Jordan.
In Loving Memory
Dear Roberto and family, My deepest sympathies, This is a loss not easily healed. My prayers and best wishes are with you. Tommy was a genuinely caring and charming person, I only met him a few times but that's what I remember about him. Always, Sylvia
Sylvia Longchamps
Campbell, CA
Roberto and Family, Please know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with and your family at this time. Love, C&G
Cindy & Greg Josselyn
Campbell, CA
Dear Maria, Kevin and Family, We just want to tell you guys how sad we are about your Dad. Many hearts are touched by your loss, and many thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Tim and Betta
Betta Inman
Salt Lake City, Ut
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