Arthur "Archie" Archuleta Jr.

1953 - 2017

Arthur "Archie" Archuleta Jr. obituary, 1953-2017, Durango, CO

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

Arthur Archuleta Obituary

Arthur Archuleta, Jr. (Archie) passed away at his home on September 27, 2017. A lifelong resident of Durango, he was born April 14, 1953 to Sadie and Arthur Archuleta, Sr. Archie was a well respected electrician for Arthur's Electric, a successful business he ran with his father for over 30 years.

Archie enjoyed working with his hands. He rebuilt auto engines, fences and he took the most pride in the house he built for his family in Bayfield, CO.

Archie is survived by his two sons, Jacob Archuleta & Benjamin Archuleta; sister Kathy Walsh and brother Andy Szura.

Services will be at St. Columba Catholic Church located at 1830 East 2nd Ave, Durango CO 81301 on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. The Rosary with begin at 10:00am with the Funeral following at 10:30am.

Published by The Durango Herald on Oct. 5, 2017.
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Condolences to his family on this anniversary day 9/292023.
I miss going to Durango, MEETING UP WITH , hearing of his latest adventures, and the retellig of some old ones. A great( colorful) friend to have had.

MALCOLM E. JONES

September 29, 2023

Sandra Marquez

November 12, 2019

THIS A REPEAT.
TO THE ENTIRE ARCHIE ARCHULETA FAMILY

PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES IN THE PASSING OF MY GOOD FRIEND ARCHIE, A UNIQUE PERSON OF INDEPENDENT THOUGHT. MAY HE NOW REST IN PEACE.

MALCOLM E. JONES

October 8, 2017

TO THE ENTIRE ARCHULETA FAMILY:

PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES IN THE PASSING OF MY GOOD FRIEND ARCHIE ARCHULETA, A UNIQUE, PERSON OF INDEPENDENT THOUGHT. MAY HE NOW REST IN PEACE.

October 8, 2017

I will always remember Archie. A good friend.

Linda Martinez

October 6, 2017

Archie was always so kind & but had that boyish smile.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.

Robyn Rank Patrick

October 6, 2017

Gone too soon! Rest In Peace, prayers for your family.

Maxine Hoeffner

October 6, 2017

My deepest sympathy to your family in you loss. Archie was always good natured and friendly when we were in high school.

Gordon Dosher

October 5, 2017

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Rosary

10:00 a.m.

St. Columba Catholic Church

1830 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO

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11

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10:30 a.m.

St. Columba Catholic Church

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1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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