Genevieve was born June 9, 1920 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Cornelio and Petra Gallegos. Genevieve was an Arizona Pioneer, having lived her entire 98 years in the beautiful State of Arizona.
Genevieve was married to Manuel F. Tapia on August 28, 1948. Together, they celebrated 63 years of marriage until his death on July 12, 2012.
Genevieve is survived by her children, Ernie (Jean) Palladini of Tucson, Arizona; Linda (Ray) Razo of Prescott Valley, Arizona; Eddie (Estella) Tapia of Phoenix; Dolores (Rex) Davis of Phoenix; Manuel (Margie) Tapia of Phoenix, David Tapia of Phoenix; her youngest son Anthony Tapia who cared for her day and night the past 6 years; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and her beloved dog, Bonnie.
Genevieve is also survived by her sister Erlinda Gallegos of Phoenix, Arizona and her brother Joe (Angie) Gallegos of Camp Verde, Arizona and several nephews and nieces and countless friends that became part of the family.
Genevieve lived a long, beautiful and rewarding life. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Genevieve had the greatest memory and knew everyone’s birthday, anniversary and phone number without having to look them up. If you ever needed to know someone’s birth date, all you had to do was call her up to ask her. She told great stories of her younger years, being married to her husband of nearly 64 years. She was always smiling and always posed for a picture, often throwing up a peace sign. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends forever. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother great-great grandmother and friend to all.
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
