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ARCHULETA -- Benigno Archuleta Jr., a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on November 3, 2008 after battling many years of illness. He was 65. He was a veteran who served in the Army. Mr. Archuleta is predeceased by his father, Benigno Sr.; mother, Trinidad; two brothers Michael David and Edward; and two sisters Mary and Beatrice. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roselia; sons Matthew and wife Dawn; Joshua and fiance Mindee; Samuel and wife Teresa; and Moses; grandchildren Tamescia, Jenea, Jordan, Damien, Santiago, Marissa, Marcos, Monet, Doron, Atreyu; one great-grandchild Elias; sister Grace Rodriguez and husband Bernardo; sisters-in-law Beverly Archuleta, Mary Laurel and husband Bernardo,and Delia Martinez; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Archuleta loved to play guitar and go fishing. He had a great talent for carving wood and gardening. He was greatly loved and will be missed very much by his loving family and many friends. Viewing will be Thursday at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Life Celebration Service at 6:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Life Celebration Service will also be held in Santa Fe on Friday at El Buen Pastor Church (1250 W. Alameda) at 9:00 a.m. followed by an 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matthew Archuleta, Samuel Archuleta, Moses Archuleta, Jordan Archuleta, Damien Archuleta, and Santiago Trujillo-Archuleta. Honorary Pallbearers are Joshua Archuleta, Doron Archuleta, Atreyu Archuleta, Marcos Archuleta and Elias Archuleta. Online condolences: www.Reflectionoflife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
        Published on: Thu November 06, 2008