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Obituary for ARCHULETA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday May 11, 2014

ARCHULETA, PATRICIA Patricia Francis Archuleta passed away on May 2, 2014 at her home in Albuquerque, NM, after a courageous 23 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Pat was born July 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, and lived her adult life in Albuquerque, where as a loving mother, raised her eight beautiful children in the South Valley with her late husband, Alfonso. Pat is survived by her sister; eight of ten children; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and will be greatly missed. Pat had a passion and zest for life, loved to sew and garden, and was a prolific reader. She also loved to cook and enjoyed music of all eras, particularly from the 60s and 70s. Pat will be remembered with a memorial service to celebrate her life at St. Jude Thaddeus Church (Chapel), 5712 Paradise Blvd NW 87114, on May 17 at 10:30am, with small reception following the service. Please honor Pat by joining her family in prayer and condolences. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at: www.michaeljfox.org


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