Genevieve Gonzales

Genevieve Armijo Gonzales born June 22, 1930, passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 14, 2010, at an Albuquerque hospital. She was the widow of Richard Gonzales who died eight years previous. Genevieve was the middle child of Catarino Valencia Armijo and Luz Ujeña Villasana. Genevieve was born in Salida, Colorado, but lived most of her 80 years in Vaughn with her husband of 54 years. Richard and Genevieve were married in Clovis, New Mexico on January 12, 1948. She was primarily a homemaker and managing the Ranch View Motel and Restaurant for many years. Her greatest joy and her children’s most cherished memories are of her working her lawn and gardens. Genevieve is survived by her children Lorenzo Gonzales and wife, Vangie, of Cuba; Maria Gonzales of Vaughn, Santiago Gonzales and wife, Margaret of Santa Fe; Yolanda Culwell and husband, Jim, of Farmington; Yvonne Gonzales her partner, Laura Archibeque of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her grandchildren and several great grandchildren: Janice Salazar and her husband, David, and daughter Ceeana of Rio Rancho; Oona Gonzales and partner, Steven Bishop, and son Joaquin of Albuquerque; Santiago Gonzales and wife, Odessa, of Albuquerque; and Lorenzo R. Gonzales and his partner, Becky Cebada, of Rio Rancho and daughters Adreana and Lorena. Victoria Gonzales of Rio Rancho is the last of the grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers Leo Armijo and his wife, Rachel, of Albuquerque; Fred Armijo and his wife, Virginia, of Kingsburg, California, and her last surviving sister, Margaret McCormick and husband, Bill of Clovis. Many nieces, nephews and a host of close relatives also survive Genevieve. Rosary services were held on October 15, 2010, evening at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Vaughn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM also from St. Mary’s Church with Father Steve Sanchez officiating. Serving a pallbearers are Santiago and Oona Gonzales, Lorenzo R, and Victoria Gonzales, Janice Salazar and Laura Archibeque. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Vaughn. All services for Mrs. Gonzales have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online condolence please log onto our website at www.chavezfunealhome.com.