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Veronica (Cricket) Tapia

Posted 2021-08-14 by mhenderson
Published in The Miner on Aug. 12, 2021 -
Kingman, Arizona -

Veronica “Cricket” Tapia was a caring daughter, sister, aunt, partner
and friend. She unexpectedly passed away surrounded by family on July
6, 2021 at age 55 in Gilbert, Arizona.

She was born to Leo and Joan Tapia on Nov. 5, 1965. After graduating
from Kingman High School, she lived in many different cities,
ultimately making Phoenix her home, where she met the love of her life
of 32 years, Reason. For 30 years, she worked at Fogco Systems where
her coworkers became her second family.

Cricket was a joy to be around and loved life. She often would make
friends with complete strangers wherever she went. She had a full life
with a lot of experiences. Most recently she enjoyed spending her
weekends with Reason and their two great nephews.

She is survived by her partner, Reason Dunkelbarger; her brother Corey
Tapia; her niece Brianna Day (Cody); her two great-nephews Cael and
Eli; and many family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose “Leo” Tapia and Joan
Tapia, and brother Casey Tapia.

Services will be held at St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert,
Arizona on Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. Reception to follow.





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