Josephine A. Rivale
( January 25, 1931 – January 10, 2023 )
Josephine A. Rivale age 91, of Las Vegas New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.
Josephine was born January 25, 1931, in Wagon Mound, NM the daughter of Jose and Feloniz Archuleta.
Josephine’s relentless and independent life started at the young age of 9 years old after losing her mother and being raised by her father, working and riding horses on their ranch in Wagon Mound, NM. There she met the love of her life Joe Rivale and married in 1950 where they both continued their passion of country life throughout ranches in Mt. Dora, NM; Des Moines, NM; Las Vegas, NM; Ocate, NM; Weston, CO; San Luis, CO. Josephine was always by joe’s side in all the cattle operation. She would be remembered by all the cattle owners, buyers, truckers, cowboys and whomever was at shipping because she always had a delicious home-cooked meal for everyone, You knew her because she always wore her cowboy hat with gloves. She was one of the last pioneer women.
Josephine’s unconditional love for family was first and foremost. Besides her love of country life she loved nature, animals, beautiful flowers, and plants. She was also a former member of the Silver Spur Cowbells, a chiropractor assistant for many years as well as a caregiver until the age of 86. Josephine was an avid gym enthusiast until age 88.
Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe C. Rivale, and numerous brothers sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Survivors include 3 children: Raymond Rivale (Canda); Anna Belle R. Martinez (Tolo); Eleanor Rivale (Tim); 8 grandchildren: Reon McBride (John); RJ Rivale (Chantal); Riata Rivale (Christian); Reinda Alvarez (Justin); Rayelle Rivale (Jason); Tolo Nathaniel Martinez (Lera); Kymberlee Jo Martinez (Fabian); Joe Carlo Hanlon (Natalie); 11 great-grandchildren: Cort McBride, Kaycee McBride, Jayden Rivale, Shyler Rivale, Klansey Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, River Gutierrez, Emeryn Gutierrez, Revalee Alvarez, Liam Cresencio Martinez, Teya Belle Martinez.
She is also survived by one sister Domie LeFebre of Albuquerque, NM, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Recitation of The Most Holy Rosary will be on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church recited by the Legion of Mary, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM, at St. Patrick’s/St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Bill Woytavich as the Celebrant, burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements for Josephine A. Rivale are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home
