1931
2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfonso Archuleta announces his passing on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his daughter, granddaughter and great grandsons, he was 87.
Alfonso was born December 26, 1931 in Lumberton, NM to Antonio and Ramoncita (Martinez) Archuleta. In the early 1950's Alfonso moved to Colorado and worked as a ranch hand in Pagosa Springs. He met the love of his life, Mary B. Trujillo and they were married September 27, 1954 in Durango. Together they had 5 children, Mary (Ramona), Gilbert, John, Gabriel and Irene Archuleta. They resided here in Durango while raising their family. Alfonso worked at the San Juan Coal Mine, The Sawmill in Durango and retired from the Williams Pipeline (also known as Northwest Pipeline). Alfonso loved to go hunting, camping and fishing, his favorite place was Williams Lake.
Alfonso was proceeded in death by his wife of 58 years Mary B. Archuleta; son Gabriel Archuleta; brother Jose Archuleta, as well as 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Alfonso is survived by his two daughters, Ramona Archuleta and Irene Archuleta, both of Durango; 2 sons, Gilbert (Lana) Archuleta of Henderson, NV and John (Diane) Archuleta of Durango; 13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildren; 1 half-sister, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be recited at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 6pm on Thursday, May 23, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will at 11am on Friday, May 24, 2019, also a Sacred Heart and burial to follow at Greenmount Cemetery.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and comfort you during your time of sorrow.
V S
May 27, 2019
Archuleta Family,
May our Primo Alfonso Fly with our Angels. RIP
The Ferran Family
Ema Ferran-Sandoval
May 23, 2019
Phil y Jo Ann Alcon
May 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Salem Hahn
May 21, 2019
Grandpa you go dance with the love of your life forever! Please tell my Grandma I love her and give her a big hug for me! I love you both sooo much! Thank you for all the beautiful memories you have given all of us! I can't wait to see you both again! I love you!❤
Malissa Shefferd
May 21, 2019
Queremos hacerles saber que los estamos pensando mucho, si bien no tuvimos oportunidad de compartir mucho tiempo con don Alfonso en estos úlimos años. Siempre nos vamos a recordar su calidez, generosidad, y afecto con todos, vamos a extrañarlo.
Recibe todo nuestro cariño,
Familia Candelaria, Roger,Magdalena, Gabito, Consuelo, Laura, Danny
Roger Candelaria
May 20, 2019
Nellie Nellieo Romero
May 20, 2019
Nellie Reyes Romero
May 20, 2019
my tio is now in heaven with my dad his brother. Rest in piece tio
We loved you
Pat and Rick Machado
PATRICIA MACHADO
May 20, 2019
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