She was born on November 9, 1935, to Cesar Artigas and Mary Pflieder Artigas. She married Marcelino Isaac Veluz on May 28, 1960, and together they built a loving family.
Ofelia worked as a caregiver and was known for her kindness and gentle nature.
She is survived by her three children, Ralph, Grace, and Dennis; her seven grandchildren, Paolo, Jeffrey, Tanya, Karla, Gabrielle, Khristian, and Shaun; and her four great-grandchildren, Caya, Lexi, Kenji, and Amari.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church, 346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ, on Friday June 19, 2026, at 10:30 am, with a Committal to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ.
