Thomas A. Tabet

April 7, 1949 - November 30, 2020

1949 -2020 Thomas A. Tabet, passed away on Monday evening, November 30th, due to Covid related complications. He was 71. We embrace a beautiful image of his niece, Cathy, and his mom, Lily, bringing him home to the Lord. Tom graduated from Belen High School in 1967, received his BA from the University of New Mexico in 1971, and his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, in 1975. He practiced law in Albuquerque for over three decades. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lily (Baca) Tabet; brother Herman Tabet; and brother Wilfred Tabet. Tom is survived by his daughter, Celena Tabet, husband Steven Jaquez; his son, Jeffrey Thomas Tabet, partner Jeremy Jimenez; his grandchildren, Miguel, Gabriella, and Aria; siblings Dolores (Eugene) Schiess, Fidel Tabet, Gloria Trujillo, Lorena (Gilbert) Sanchez, and Richie (Sue) Tabet; and his wife, Michelle Tabet. Tom is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Staff, especially Tom’s caregivers Emi and Gary, for the extra special care they provided for him during his almost eleven year stay at Manzano del Sol. Tom’s children would like to give a special thank you and blessing to Dolores and Eugene Schiess, Tom’s guardian angels, who made sure that he was comfortable, well cared for, and that all his needs were met. As we have received many, many calls, cards and texts of condolences for Tom’s death, we reflect on the common themes we received of Tom’s life. Over and over we heard “he was such a good guy..., he helped me and my family out of difficult situations..., he loved his children.” Trying to reconcile our loss, we believe Tom’s final message to us would be to live life to the fullest. Tom would tell you that if you have a problem with drugs and alcohol, get help. If you obtain sobriety, work at it everyday like your life depends on it, because it does. If you are hurt or angry with someone, forgive them and don’t give up on them. Life is short and family is everything. Services will be announced later as the family works out details because of Covid limitations. Please sign Tom's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM