Robert "Bob" Archuleta went to be with our Heavenly Father on March 22nd, 2016. Robert was surrounded by family and passed at home. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Connie Archuleta, Brother Joe Archuleta (Nelda) and Brother Mike Archuleta.
Bob is survived by his Wife Yolanda, Daughters Denise Archuleta (Charles), Kimberly Archuleta, Stephanie Garcia (Gilbert) and Leslie Ortiz. Sister Marcia Hammon (Bill), Missy and Madi, Brother Leo Archuleta (Margarita), Brother Susano Archuleta, Tonya and Susano Jr., Sister Selena Gutierrez (Ralph), Grandchildren Joseph Archuleta, Melissa (Cordero), Carolyn, David and Irene Garcia, Jerrett and Raven Jimenez, Samantha Maes and Holly Ortiz, Reyes and Marissa, great grandchildren Jennifer and EmmaMari Garcia. Bob also had many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert was born and raised in Herlong, California but spent most of his life in New Mexico. He was a talented tile contractor and has multiple masterpieces in many homes. He enjoyed tinkering in his yard, painting, watching birds, music, hanging with his dogs and cruising his '55 Chevy Bel-Air and was a Classic Cruiser. Robert had many friends from over the years but spent most of his time with family. Robert will be greatly missed.
A rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 7 p.m. and a Celebration of his life will be on Wednesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. Memorial Gardens, 417 E. Rodeo Road. Special thanks to Father Rob, nursing staff and doctors at St. Vincent Hospital and MaryEllen with pulmonary rehab, the SF New Mexican and Rivera Family Funeral Home.