Michelle Marie Semeraro

Michelle Marie Semeraro passed away on June 4, 2021 at her home in Grants, New Mexico. She is 56 years of age. Michelle was born on January 31, 1965 in Butte, Montana.

Michelle formerly worked as a nail tech for Eclipse Nail and Spa, and Studio 2nd. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and her beloved dog Dante. Michelle was deeply loved and will be missed.

She is survived by her daughters; Francesca Tafoya and her partner Jacquelyn Padilla, Mikah Tafoya and her partner Jeff Coats. Her Mother; Laurie Semeraro. 3 grandchildren; Xaviera Gonzalez, Jeffery Coats, and Journee Coats. Her great-nephew; Grey Montano. Great-niece; Aurora Duran. Her siblings; Gino Semeraro, Marco Semeraro and his wife Chrissy, Sylvie Schultz and her husband Al. Her Boyfriend; Manuel Candelaria. And her ex-husband Mike Tafoya. Her fur-baby Dante. Along with numerous other relatives and friends that survive her.

She was preceded in death by her father; Rocco Semeraro. Her niece; Skyler Montano.

On Monday June 14, 2021 at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church, (501 Sand Street Milan, New Mexico) A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, then at 11:00 AM a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father John Paul Sauter.

Honorary Pallbearers include; Jeffery Coats, Journee Coats, Xaviera Gonzalez, Grey Montano, and Aurora Duran.

Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.