Robert Archuleta

Robert M. Archuleta
1943 ~ 2012
Robert M. Archuleta, born January 15, 1943 to Robert J. and Lura Sharp Archuleta, passed away on October 2, 2012 after a brief bout with liver cancer. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his mother and six sisters who had consistently lavished his life with deep love. Raised in poverty and intolerable racism, he never stopped seeking academic excellence. He graduated from the U of U in 1969. Having been accepted to both medical and law school, he chose to attend law school. He graduated from the University of Utah Law School in 1974. He had the unique distinction of being the first Hispanic law graduate. He loved the law and being a member of the Utah State Bar. He was President of the Mexican-American Law Student Association and served as the Editor of the Law Review. He was a recipient of the Reginald Heber Smith Service Award, after which he worked at the EI Paso Legal Assistance Society. He became its Chief Administrative Attorney and had high success serving the poor. He was a founding father of the Utah Minority Bar Association, serving twice as its President. He was also an Ex-Officio Utah State Commissioner, overseeing all bar members. For one year he was an Administrative Law Judge. Without the strong example of his wonderful parents, he would have fallen along the way. Robert had a peerless mother who remained a living example and who set the bar high for each of her 7 children. Robert had a rich body of friends, from all walks of life, always feeling himself a fortunate individual. Many of his friendships started from 5 years old, while living in Sandy, graduating from Jordan High, and continuing his entire life. Robert, from childhood, always loved Almighty God. He was a man of worship and prayer. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many capacities. He leaves this world happy and eager to see his Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ, and rejoin his family and his many sterling friends. Robert is survived by his mother and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Midvale 10th Ward, 8825 South 150 West. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday evening at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street and 1 hour prior to the services, at the church. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. www.goffmortuary.com