Rosa Lujan Archuleta

ROSA LUJAN ARCHULETA, age 87, Las Cruces passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 2, 1930 in Mesilla to Jesus Jr. and Maria Martinez Lujan. Rosa was a loving homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church.
Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Enrique A. Archuleta of the family home; three sons, Ernest L. Archuleta (Renita) Richard L. Archuleta (Rebecca) and Frank L. Archuleta all of Las Cruces; three sisters, Beatrice Martinez, Jovita Madrid and Mercy Smith (Bill) all also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Steven W. Archuleta (Marian), Jennifer M. Griffin (Gregg), Richard A. Archuleta (significant other, companion Danielle Montano) and Enrique Archuleta; six great-grandchildren, Ana Powers (Seth), Taylor and Emily Archuleta, Kaylie, Lilia and Everett Griffin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Albertina Barela and Rosalie Carrillo; three brothers, Roque, J.J, and Joe Lujan.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 AM Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 100 S. Espina Street where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with the Reverend Juan Camillo-Montoya Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where she will be laid to rest in the family plot.
Serving as casket bearers will be Steven, Richard, Enrique and Taylor Archuleta, Gregg Griffin and Seth Powers.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com