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Armando Archuleta Obituary
The long and storied life of Armando Archuleta came to an end at his home early Friday morning, July 19, 2013. At 51 years of age, there isn't much Armando would say he hadn't done. From snowboarding in the Sierra's to searching for Sasquatch in the Sawtooth, he lived for adventure and experienced more than the average man could ever dream of. His tales-whether fact, fiction or some combination of the two-could hold the attention of anyone in earshot.
Armando was born on March 10, 1962 to Jose and Mary Archuleta in Blackfoot, ID along with his twin brother Rolando "Gordo" Archuleta. He was raised in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1980.
In his youth he was a well-renowned boxer in the local boxing community, winning many titles. At the age of 30, after a 13 year hiatus, he was driven to come back to the sport he loved and won the Idaho Golden Gloves championship, the Regional Golden Gloves championship and compete for the National Golden Gloves title in Chicago, IL.
Armando tried his hand at various jobs including industrial painter/fire proofer, planting trees for the Forest Service and pest control technician. He finally found his true calling in life as a journeyman electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 449.
He was an avid reader and researcher of any subject that captured his interest. He also enjoyed the outdoors; fishing, hiking, camping, snake-hunting, snowboarding and most of all riding his Harley-Davidson.
Armando is survived by his only child, Zander, twin brother Rolando, sisters; Gloria, Shirley and JoAnn, brothers; Gene D. and Rick and best friend/brother by choice, Brett Matkin, numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Mary, brothers Ray and Danny, sisters Margaret and Kathy.
There will be a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at the home of Brett Matkin, 1508 North Mink Creek Road, Pocatello, on Saturday, August 3rd at 2:00pm. We would like to invite all of his friends and family to come and recount a story or adventure you experienced with Mondo.
There will also be a Memorial Ride in Mondo's Honor the morning of August 3rd beginning at Pocatello Cycle, 260 Yellowstone, starting at 10:30am and concluding at the Memorial Service. Any questions about the ride can be directed to Reuben at (208) 380-0999.
There has been a memorial fund set up at in Armando's name. Donations can be sent to: Connections Credit Union, 1150 North 8th, Pocatello, ID 83201.
Services are under the direction and care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 South 4th Avenue, 233-1500.
Condolences may be placed online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Armando Archuleta
Mario Rodriguez
August 4, 2013
Te amo tio.. You will be missed!
brink brink
August 3, 2013
Its been many years since Ive seen Armando, I do have good memories, all of you affected, you have lost a good Man. God bless
Tony Cruz
August 3, 2013
Rip Armando
George Larsen & Family
August 2, 2013
Your Passion for life will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to your loved ones.
Wendy Garcia
August 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Archuleta family
Eadie Adams Scoggin
August 1, 2013
I just thought I would say Goodbye and offer my condolences to your family. I wish we could have had one more heart to heart talk like the good ole days, happy trials buddy you'll be missed.
God Bless
Kent Newman
August 1, 2013
Always had a smile, always gave me a reason to smile. A wonderful presence we all will miss.
Celeste Armstrong-Deshomme
August 1, 2013
Sleep with the Angels!!!
July 30, 2013
we will never forget you,you will always be in are hearts.wish we could of went for a ride together.
Brent Lusk
July 29, 2013
RIP Armando...Prayers and thoughts to the family.
Brian Dormier, Dee Baumgartner, Armando Archuleta, Dave Kynaston & Scott Thomas having an afternoon of baseball out at Rose Park!
David Kynaston
July 28, 2013
Goose, I will always have memories of you and your family. Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there.
You will be missed Brother…
July 28, 2013
Armando we miss you so much. The experiences I have had growing up with you will always be my most cherished memories. You are my brother! The void of not having you in my life will never be filled. We love you, George and Darl Mickelsen
July 28, 2013
I was sorry to read about your loss, especially of someone so young. Maybe God of all comfort be with your family during this sad time.
JK
July 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Baggins
July 27, 2013
Roll on pard lots o people loved ya
Tony Gonzales
July 27, 2013
R.I.P. Armando, I remember you playing football with my son Anthony on The El Ranchito little league football team in the early 70's.My Condolences To The Archuleta Family.
Michelle Murphy Muse
July 27, 2013
Armando and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Armando was a part of my family for many years. We were young and shared a love/friendship that I will hold in my heart forever.
Kris Edwards
July 26, 2013
RIP~Armando~
I will forever miss your smiling face and your gentle hug whenever we would meet up and catch up. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Archuleta Family and his many friends who loved him. <3
Good old days.
Scott Thomas
July 26, 2013
Armando...we had some great times back in the day, sure wish we could have hung out one more time.
Rest in peace my Brother.
Carmie Stanger
July 26, 2013
I'm heavy with sadness that you are gone....you have been such a big part of Maddie's life and mine for the past couple of years. You have found a very special place in my heart. Peace to you, my very dear friend, my brother, and my protector, and peace to Zander and the rest of your family. God Speed, My Mondo.
Vance & Lorri Edwards
July 26, 2013
R.I.P. Brother So many great memories slap fighting on Gary's corner, You & Kevin Evans going to red fish lake with Lorri & I on our honeymoon. L.O.L. Thoughts & prayers go out to all family & friends during this difficult time.
Neil Tillotson
July 26, 2013
May God hold you in his arms,...I miss your smilin face my true brother and friend
Carrie Stanger
July 24, 2013
I love you brother.
Tammi Hopkins-Sykes
July 24, 2013
R.I.P. Mondo! You will forever be missed by many! My heart goes out to the rest of the Archuleta family.
Angie Dawson and family
July 24, 2013
with sympathy to the Archuleta family during this difficult time. May you find peace knowing Armando's soul and spirit lives on
Tammy
July 23, 2013
Love u so much. Your a great man
July 23, 2013
Love u Mondo
Judy Dekker-Hanks
July 23, 2013
Mondo you will be missed greatly by many who loved you. I always felt like you were truely my brother since you and I and Gordo shared the same Birthday. Will see you on the other side.
Connie Ellingson
July 22, 2013
Rest in peace Armando..Your smile, laughter & personality will be missed by many. Blessings to you & your family. May all find comfort in your memory & may their hearts heal soon..There seems to be a Big Bright Star in the sky tonight...
Andy Matkin
July 22, 2013
Love you brother going to miss you sorry wish would could have done some more stuff together
Cherie Sward
July 22, 2013
May there be a Big Gary's Corner in Heaven I will see you there some day.Goodbye for now, and Rest in Peace.
JUDY OTERO
July 22, 2013
GOD BLESS YOU MANDO, YOU WILL BE MISSED MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ARCHULETA FAMILY AND ALL WHO LOVED ARMANDO
July 22, 2013
REST IN PEACE ARMANDO, I LOVED YOU IN LIFE AND ALWAYS WILL, MY DEAR BROTHER -IN LAW. THE OTERO FAMILY SEND DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO ALL THE ARCHULETA FAMILY AND THOSE THAT LOVED ARMANDO JUDY OTERO
July 22, 2013
REST IN PEACE ARMANDO, I LOVED YOU IN LIFE AND I ALWAYS WILL. THE OTERO FAMILY SENDS DEEPEST CONDOLENSES TO THE ARCHULETA FAMILY AND ALL WHO LOVED MANDO
Me n Unc Mondo watching MMA together.
Maddie Stanger
July 22, 2013
Mondo meant a lot to me. He was my "Unc". Mondo gave me some very wise advice about life. I'm going to miss him dearly but know he will always be with me. I will miss watching our MMA and Wrestling together. I'm so sorry to his family for their loss and I hope you will find peace knowing he now has. Love you always, Unc.
Cheri Merrill - Craig
July 22, 2013
Armando - With much sadness and heartache I hope you know of the lives you touched and know how much you were loved. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Jodie and Antonio
July 21, 2013
RIP Mondo. I hope you find peace, and our prayers are with all of you. Jodie Wojdyla and Antonio Archuleta
Brad Schultz
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace my brother and friend. Blessings to the Archuletta family in this time of sorrow. See you on the other side.
stuart & Cindy wilcken
July 21, 2013
Mando my brother. You will live in our hearts forever.
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace Mondo, your friends from Utah, McKay Baker ( Farr West )
Cyndi Hall
July 21, 2013
R.I.P and Walk with the angels Mondo!!! Love and prayers to the family!!!
July 21, 2013
I will always & forever love you BABS!!! ----Yours truly Alisha
Jackie Stilwell
July 21, 2013
With such a sudden loss, I pray that you all can find peace in your heart and know he'll be one crazy angel you have on your side now... God Bless
Richard Penagos
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace my friend!
Gary Lung
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace brother
Jennifer Boyce
July 20, 2013
You were a light to my sunshine Armondo* I will always miss you*
Aaron Sorensen
July 20, 2013
sympathy goes out to the Archuleta family at this time of sorrow. you will be missed mondo.
Shelly Farris
July 20, 2013
Rest in peace brother, you will be missed. Blessings sent to the Archuleta family.
Rob Bruce
July 20, 2013
You will be Missed
July 20, 2013
We know you are telling stories to the angels Mondo!
Peace to you Zander.
Jacq & Adam
July 20, 2013
Please accept my sympathy and the Archuleta family. I feel for your family. Respectfully, Hon. David. J. Archuleta, Associate Judge
July 20, 2013
My family loved you as a brother and a son. We will miss you forever. With our love and prayer, Jim and Dorothy Gibson
ANNE RAEL
July 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amalia Flores- Lettig
July 19, 2013
RIP Uncle Armando . You will be missed by many .My deepest sympathy to all of the Archuleta family . May God Bless you all .
July 19, 2013
GodBlessYou! Brother, til we meet again. Scott and Becky McAughey
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