Ruby Ann Archuleta passed away peacefully in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 1, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 76 years old. She was born on April 8, 1950, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Max and Jane Vallez. She had two younger siblings Lorena and Max. She was a long time Grand Junction area resident and most recently lived in Fruita with her granddaughter Michelle and family. Ruby was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved nothing more than being with her family. She helped raise three generations of Archuleta’s including: three children (Darren, Shawn, and Renee), five grandchildren (Michelle, Thomas, Erin, Marissa and Martin) and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Max and her daughter Renee. Private family services will be held. Ruby will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
