Josefita Elvinia "Elvie" Arias
October 20, 1935 ~ June 3, 2022
Josefita Elvinia (Elvie) Arias age 86 born on October 20 th , 1935 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico to Abenicio
and Manuelita Fernandez. She passed peacefully on June 3 rd surrounded by loved ones.
She’s now reunited in Heaven with her parents Abenicio and Manuelita, her husband Albert H. Arias,
sister Dora Madrid (Ramon), brothers Benilde Fernandez, Candelario Fernandez, Son-in-law George
Chacon, daughter-in-law Rita Arias, Son-In-Law Phillip Lobato, Nephew’s Patrick Fernandez, Jimmy
Fernandez and grandson Alexander Duran.
Elvie was 15 when her mother Manuelita passed away and she went to live with her aunt in Cheyenne
Wyoming. In Cheyenne is where she met the love of her life Albert Arias. They got married in Raton NM
and moved to Denver Colorado to start their family and where she lived until the day she passed.
Throughout their marriage they traveled back and forth to Taos NM visiting family and friends spending
many special times picking pinon, enjoying food, laughter and music. Their band “Los Cinco Diamantes,
featuring Elvie Arias” singer recorded a couple of 45’s and played music throughout the Denver area,
Wyoming and Taos New Mexico. The band was inducted into the Chicano Music Hall of Fame, Denver
Colorado 2016. Elvie loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She supported,
encouraged and loved all unconditionally. Her infectious smile and laugh will continue to light our
family and friend’s memories and fill our hearts for a lifetime.
She is survived by her children Albert Arias, jr., Beverly Chacon, Jerry Arias, Tim Arias (Jerry Koffler),
Joyce (Bobby) Duran, Nancy Arias.
Grandchildren: Amy Arias, Albert Arias III, David Cardenas, Regina Chacon (Dana Gonzales), Amber
(Randy) Hernandez, Sonja Chacon (Reid Garner), Tonie Arias (Adrian Ayaquica), Deana Garcia, Jeanette
(Gary) Roland, Robert Duran Jr., Levander Duran, Devan Duran (Eduardo Camerena), Samantha Lobato
(Isaac Salano), Damian Lobato (Tori Archuleta), Monique Lobato, Mariah Lobato (Manual Quinteros).
Great Grandchildren Nautica Ayaquica, Adrain Ayaquica Jr., Elisabeth Ayaquica, Angel Ayaquica, Tlaloc
Ayaquica, Adriana Garcia, Alma Ituarte, Yazmine Roland, Emma Duran, Eva Duran, Alexander Camerena,
Lilyana Lobato, Amaya Archuleta, Kane Martinez, Mariana Quinteros.
Her siblings Paul (Lily)Fernandez, Kathy Fernandez and many more Nieces and Nephews.
A private ceremony will be held for immediate family. A celebration of life for Elvie will be held at a later
date for family and friends.
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My condolences to all of the family. I have been a friend of Nancy's since junior high school and man the trouble we would get into and to hear Mrs. Arias get soooo mad at us! May God bless all of you in this trying time and give you comfort. I love you Nancy and I am just a phone call away my friend.
I never met Elvie but I know she must have been a beautiful and loving person to have raised a beautiful and loving daughter. Beverly,
my condolences to you and your family. There is nothing stronger than the love between a child and parent. Abrazos a todo.
Thank you so much Karla! She loved you guys and please share the pictures we would love to see them. ️
Nancy
Thank you so much my friend
To the Arias family,
I send my deepest sympathy to all. My late husband (Vic) and I worked with Elvie at the Denver Mart for years and I remember her fondly. She worked in the security department in her smart blue uniform with her little wine colored tie at the neck. She wore it proudly. I pitied the person who would try to sneak past her post to gain access as she was a true spitfire and wasn't afraid to stand up to anyone or to speak her mind! She was a hoot! Many times she was my go-to person to interpret for me and proud to speak her beautiful Spanish. She always spoke from her heart when she spoke of her late husband and the years they spent together and of the time they had together in the band. She loved singing and once gave me a CD of those years and Vic and I would listen to it on the way to see family in Montrose. It was great! She loved her kids and grandkids and was so happy when they would stop by work to see her and say hi. I just want you all to know Elvie was truly loved at the Mart and there have been many texts sent between past employees since the Mart is now closed so many are aware of her passing and I am sure I speak for all of us that she has a place in heaven. And to make you smile: My guess is that she will be stationed at the pearly gates and nobody will get past her!
Family, please let me know if you have a celebration of life at a later date and I am sure as I go through pictures that I have, that I will have several of your mom if you would like them.
Our deepest sympathy for the Arias family. I worked with Elvis for 12 years at the Mart and she was a dear friend to Josie and I. I am sure she is enjoying her time in heaven.
Ed Lucero
Our deepest sympathy for the Arias family. I worked with Elvie for 12 years at the Mart and she was a very good friend to Josie and I. It was good to see that she enjoyed a long life with family and friends.