Genevieve Archuleta Obituary

Genevieve J. Archuleta

10/21/1935-12/14/2024

On December 14, 2024, Genevieve J Archuleta, 89, a resident of El Llano, NM, originally of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. 

Genevieve was preceded in death by her father Rafael, sister Noberta, mother Genara, sister Trinidad, daughter Jeanette, grandson Joshua, father of her children Paul, husband Estevan, and daughter Lisa. 

Genevieve is survived by her daughter Paula, son Joseph (Beverly) and a very special great granddaughter, raised like a daughter Trysten (Anthony ) grandchildren; Angelica (Jamie), Tiffany (Israel), Cynthia (Ronald) Antonio, Jacob (Rebekah) Kimberly (Isaiah), James (Jennifer), Great Grandchildren; Jasmine , Derrick, Jerry Ryan, Tailynn, Izriah, Katelynn, Gabriel, Antonio, Maggie May, Emily, Jeanette, Ava, Maverick, Neveah, Zackariah & Aria, & great-great grandsons Lucas, Noah, David, Josiah and Davian.

Genevieve was born the youngest of 5 siblings. She was born and raised in Santa Cruz, NM. In 1955 she graduated from Santa Cruz High School. She promptly got married to the father of her children, Paul Ortiz and moved to Alcalde where she raised her 4 children. She worked at Pecos Trail Jeans Factory in Santa Fe, NM for seven years, then Espanola Community College for 18 months. She then worked at Espanola Hospital Admitting Office prior to beginning her employment at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She obtained an associates degree in Business Administration. Soon after, she began her employment at LANL, she met Estevan and moved to El Llano. They enjoyed their annual trips to Las Vegas, NV, with their children, camping and day picnic trips to various locations in Northern New Mexico. In that time, she joined Estevan in running his chili business. She was the primary caregiver for her mother till her passing in 1995. By this time Genevieve had retired and spent her time helping raise her grandchildren, selling produce, traveling, and eventually becoming an auxiliary volunteer for the pink ladies at Presbyterian Hospital. Genevieve loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed family gatherings, being her husband’s shotgun rider; traveling around northern NM, into Colorado to sell their produce, and enjoy conversation & coffee with the friends she made throughout the years. In the recent years, she loved transporting her great grandkids to and from school and making homemade meals for the family to gather. In her free time she enjoyed going to the casino and visiting with friends she would run into. She also enjoyed her shopping trips, monthly outings with her daughter, Lisa and the unforgettable Black Friday shopping trips throughout the years. She enjoyed lunches with her cousins, and catching up with friends; Priscilla & Jesse. Genevieve left an amazing legacy, lots of memories, and will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

A Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 10:00 am, with Mass to follow at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Cruz, NM.  Burial to follow at La Villita Cemetery in Alcalde, NM

Serving as pallbearers are Jamie Cordova, Israel Martinez, Anthony Trujillo, Jerry Ryan Trujillo, Derrick Trujillo and Jacob Ortiz. Honorary pallbearers are her great, great-great grandchildren and extended family.

The family of Genevieve would like to extend the upmost gratitude to Presbyterian Hospice Care, specifically, Liliana, Roe, Michelle and Rosey, Father Nathan and Deacon Ernest for coming to our home to offer prayer for her and our family and Antoinette Lovato for weekly communion.

The family of Genevieve Archuleta has entrusted the care of their loved ones to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477