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Juan D. Archuleta

Juan D. Archuleta

December 4th, 1917 - April 17th, 2009

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JUAN D. ARCHULETA, age 91, our beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with our Lord-surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Chamita, a World War II Veteran of The United States Army, a former member of The Jemez Mountain Board of Trustees, a member of the Acequia De Chamita, The Chamita Water Association, an active parishoner of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, and especially enjoyed tending to his farm. He was preceded in death by his parents Atanacio and Emilia Archuleta, brothers Julian Archuleta and Emilio Archuleta, sister Lugarda Maestas and son in law Leonard Hirkala. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Clora Archuleta, and dear children; Alma Hirkala of Las Vegas, NV., John Archuleta and wife Mary of Albuquerque, Cathy Guillen and husband Joe of Espanola, Martha Roybal and husband Orlando of Espanola, and Jeanne Archuleta of Albuquerque, grandchildren; Brina Ceballes and husband Jason, Ana Archuleta, Carlos, Chris and Katrina Guillen, Marcos and Jaymie Roybal, sisters Margarita Salazar of Chamita, Polly Barnhart and husband Jack of Anderson, CA., Juanita Casados and husband Pete of of El Guique, and brother Tomas Archuleta and wife Mela of Chamita, and many nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. Recitation of the rosary will be on Monday April 20th at 7:30 pm at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church at Ohkay Owingeh, with the Mass of Christian Burial being offered on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. also at the same church. Interment with military honors will follow at The Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with the following serving as pallbearers: Joe, Carlos and Christopher Guillen, Orlando and Marcos Roybal, and Rob Smilow. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jason Ceballes, Ameenah Fox, Orlando and Lucy Serna, Parker and Florida Wells, Joe and Connie Branch, Charles Chucky Vigil, David Salazar of Chamita, Raymond and Lourdes Gallegos, Martin Martinez, Eloy Garcia and Alex Salazar and Richard Salazar. Rivera Family Funeral Homes-Block-Salazar Mortuary branch, Espanola, NM. (505) 753-2288, toll free (800)443-4854 www.blocksalazarmortuary.com

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Name Juan D. Archuleta
Date of Birth December 4th, 1917
Date of Death April 17th, 2009
Other City AB, CA 
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Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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To The Family, Our sincere symathy in your loss. May the Lord give you all confort and peace knowing that your loved one is with him. God Bless you all. Della Pangallo & Family, Corine Maestas

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Christie Salazar & Larry Ulibarri published a tribute .

Our sincere sympathy to you all. We were saddened to hear about your loss. May the love from your family and friends, and the beautiful memories of your dad, comfort you. Be assured that The Lord has received the soul of your father to be with Him in a new life that knows no age and good things that do not pass away through Jesus Christ our Lord. God Bless you all.

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Tomas And Manuelita Arhuleta
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family.

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Estevan Arellano published a tribute .

Siento mucho la muerte del primo, hoy que lo estaban enterrando supimos que había fallecido. Que Dios les de fortaleza y que los bendiga.

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Miss Elaine Espinoza published a tribute .

To: Mr.and Mrs. Tomas Archulata
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you and your family. May god bless you both.

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Roxanna Valez published a tribute .

To the Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care,

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Manny & Elaine Chavez published a tribute .

Cathy, Joseph and Archuleta Family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. He was a true gentle man. May our Dear Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family. Sincerely, Manny & Elaine Chavez

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Lorraine Vigil published a tribute .

To the entire Archuleta family, we wish to extend our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. & Mrs. Fidel Vigil

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Ren & Toni Elder published a tribute .

Juan will be dearly missed by us. He was truly a wonderful friend to us. We Love you, Ren Toni & Boo

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Deacon Jose Lopez, Holy Family, Chimayo,nm published a tribute .

Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father and grabdfather. Thank you for allowing me the priviledge of ministering to him in his illness. May our good Lord comfort you and give you His peace. God Bless all of you, you are a wondeful, loving and caring family. Deacon Jose Lopez, Ambercare Hospice Chaplain.

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Julia Gallegos published a tribute .

Dear Cathy & Joseph,
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death of your beloved father.
I remembered seeing him, now
that I saw the picture.
May he rest in peace.

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Mary Griego published a tribute .

My deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.

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