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ARCHIBEQUE -- Esperidion "Nino" Archibeque, age 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, departed this world to meet the Lord Sunday, May 2, 2010. He is survived by his beloved wife Marcella Archibeque; son, David Archibeque and wife Olivia; grandchildren, Mark Archibeque, Deanna Torres and husband Thomas James, and great-granddaughter Donielle (Donie) Torres; and sister Sarah Verrela; all of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Placida Archibeque. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Albuquerque and led an exceptional life in devotion to his family. Mr. Archibeque, a member of the 200th Coast Artillery during WWII, was forced to march for days in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles (Bataan Death March). Upon completion of this march, he was a prisoner of the Japanese at Cabanatuan Camp No. 1, near Manila, for three years. Upon return to his anxiously awaiting wife Marcella, Nino met his three year old son David for the first time. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for courage and kindness in aiding other sick and wounded Americans. He has been a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend as well as a wonderful role model for his children. He enjoyed watching the UNM Men's Basketball team and was one of their biggest fans. He also loved dogs and had many through out his life. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. A mass will be held on Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NM Catholic Charities, 6001 Marble NE, 87110.
        Published on: Thu May 06, 2010