Albert E. "Beto" Tapia's Obituary
Albert E. Tapia, age 91, died in San Diego, CA, May 17, 2016. Born December 8, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Albert joined the Marines in August 1950, and was Honorably Discharged in August 1954. He worked for Yellow Cab, in San Diego, CA as a Mechanic. Albert is survived by Step Children Michael Mendoza, and Lynda Blankenship, Siblings Rebecca Lockmier, Virginia Clark, and Rene Tapia, Grandchildren Bernadette Munday, Ariana Mendoza, and Terra Davis, Great Grandchildren, Damon Tafoya, Violette Kelleher, Lilly Wageman, Austin Munday, Dorian, Coral, Aolani and Melia Glass, and Taylor, Jolie, Wyatt, Joshua and Jonah Davis, and Great-Great Grandchild Claire Kelleher. Preceded in death by wife Virginia Clark Tapia. Viewing at Greenwood Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave, May 27th from 6pm-10pm. Services to be held May 28 at 2:30pm. Internment Ceremonies at Fort Rosecrans will take place June 17th at 9:30am.
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