Frances was a beloved daughter, a beloved wife, a devoted mother, a proud grandmother, a Godmother, a beloved and caring sister, and a woman who gave so much of herself to her family, her church, and her community. She was a woman of many talents, a strong work ethic, and a love for her family and for the traditions that connected her to her family and her roots. 

Frances was preceded in death by parents, Manuel and Delfinia Archuleta, and by grandparents, Daniel and Felicita Velarde, and Carpio and Ramoncita Archuleta. 

Frances Yolanda Archuleta, "Pancha", was born on June 13, 1952. She was part of a family whose roots and traditions helped shape the person she became. A determined young woman who graduated from high school in 1969 at the age of 16. On May 1, 1976, She married Eppie Coriz. They spent 50 glorious years of marriage together, as they built a life and a family, of which she was the proud mother of two sons, Matthew and Andrew. Matthew and his wife, Claudia, blessed Frances with four beautiful granddaughters: Jazmyn, Aubrey, Brielle, and Nova. Frances was a hardworking woman who spent time working in different places and settings, including, working for the Penasco Schools, Centinel Bank of Taos, State government, Rancho de Chimayó, Leonas Tortilla Factory, Camel Rock Casino, Gabriel’s Restaurant, and work associated with road construction. Frances loved baking and cooking. She cooked for the family, as well as catering for many special occasions. She baked several specialties such as wedding cookies, biscochitos, homemade tortillas, and tamales. She also enjoyed sewing, altering dresses,collecting coins, music boxes, and loved to dance to oldies music. She loved going to dances and enjoyed the live music. She was involved in marriage counseling, marriage enrichment, and was a Catechism Teacher for First Holy Communion. Her involvement reflected her connection to her faith, her community, and the traditions that have long been important to many families. She gave her time and energy to the things that mattered to her. Her church and community involvement were important parts of her story, and they deserve to be remembered alongside her work, her hobbies, and her family life. Frances, You will be missed, you will be remembered, and you will never be forgotten. You will be, “FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”!“Until we meet again! WE LOVE You ! May you rest in peace!

Private services have already taken place. 

The family of Frances Yolanda Coriz has entrusted the care of their loved one to the De Vargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477.