James Gerald "Jim" Archuleta, Jr. passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Fort Worth. Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in Greenwood Chapel, with a reception immediately following in the Greenwood Live Oak Room. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Valley School Endowment Fund, 7500 Dutch Branch Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76132. Jim was born Oct. 30, 1966, in Denver, Colo. He graduated from SMU with an electrical engineering degree in 1990, and later earned his MBA from SMU in 1996. Since 1991 he had worked for Ciena Communications, a networking and fiber-optic company based in Maryland. While working for Ciena he relocated to Fort Worth in 2013 in order to be closer to family and friends. Jim brought joy and laughter to all who had the privilege to know him and will be missed greatly. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, William "Bill" Archuleta. Survivors: Wife, Caroline; daughter, Sydney; son, Nate; and parents, Evelyn and James G. Archuleta Sr.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 21, 2016.

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Wanda

January 19, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss . May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time.

M Skanes

January 16, 2017

Sorry for the loss of a dear loved one. May you find comfort during this grieving moment. Psalm 105:4.

Melanie Hanssen

December 17, 2016

I just learned of Jim's passing doing some searching on the internet since I hadn't heard from him lately. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. To Caroline and his children--I haven't met you but I worked with Jim at MCI for many years. He was such a great person and a very capable colleague. What a shock to lose him at such a young age. I hope his family will be able to take comfort in the wonderful memories of him.

Pat & Wayne Barlow

February 10, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Caroline, Sydney , Nate and extended family. Jim was always so personable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Wayne

tina williams

February 4, 2016

To Caroline,

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and your children. I have only warm, fond and happy memories of him. He was a wonderful man!!

So sorry for this loss.

Love, Tina Williams and Family

Joan Angleton

January 27, 2016

Jim was a remarkable person. He was my second cousin. I always looked forward to seeing him and his beautuful family at reunions. He brought warmth and joy. He will be missed. Joan Angleton

Joelle Oliveira

January 26, 2016

We were so very sad to hear of Jim's passing. The Archuleta family is very dear to us and we are sending all of our love and support to Caroline, Sydney, and Nate at this most difficult time.

Joelle, Joe, Jonas and Jorgia Oliveira

Audrey Auld

January 26, 2016

Caroline &family
Thinking of you during this very difficult time
Sympathies to you and your family
Love Audrey Auld !!
Stanhope p e i.

Kody McClain

January 26, 2016

Dear Archuleta family: I work with Jim at Ciena. So so stunned and shocked. My heartfelt condolences to you during the terrible time. Jim was truly a professional...world class human being.

Colleen Rives

January 24, 2016

Caroline, Sydney, and Nate ,

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family lift you during this time.

With much love, your SJPDS friends,

Colleen, Jeff, Sophie and Cooper Rives

January 23, 2016

To Caroline and the Archuleta family: So stunned and saddened to learn of Jim's passing, Have many good memories of EE classes, studying, cheering at SMU games with Jim and the rest of our 'crew'. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers. Cherish your memories and love he had for you. -Helen Ellis

Helen Ellis

January 23, 2016

Gail Callas

January 22, 2016

Dear Caroline,
I was shocked & deeply saddened by the news of Jim's untimely passing. My heart hurts for you, Sydney & Nate. But since I've known you as neighbors, I've seen your amazing strength and ability to do what needs to be done. I know it hurts, but you'll get thru. Love and deepest sympathy.
Gail

Darren Gryniuk

January 22, 2016

Dear Archuleta Family, I am a friend of Jim from Ciena and while I had only known Jim since April of last year I can say how blessed I am to have got to know Jim and work with him. He was a true professional who brought a positive spirit and energy to every meeting we had and most of all he cared the world about you "his family" as we would share stories about our families and activities with our kids and wives. I know this is a very hard time for you all, but please know he is loved by many whom you have never met. Stay strong for your Dad and be as successful as I am sure he was guiding you to be. God bless you all.

Darren Gryniuk, Purcellville VA

Dennis/Jan Dooly

January 22, 2016

Dear Archuleta family,
We are sorry we cannot be with you today, but we are with you in spirit and thought. Cousin Dennis and Jan, and Aunt Dolores are gathered together at the desert house in California. We join with you at the same time as your memorial service for Jim in Fort Worth. Feel our love for you and Jim, as you will all be in our hearts forever.
Most Sincerely,
Dennis and Jan Dooly, and Dolores Evans

January 22, 2016

Caroline and family, I've worked with Jim professionally since 1999. Jim touched so many lives and made us better. Jim was a true authentic gentleman. My most heartfelt condolences, Dave Hyman, Atlanta GA

January 22, 2016

Caroline and family,
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Sympathies to you and your children.
Love, Glen & Charlene Stevens

January 22, 2016

Joey, Emily, Deb and Mike Cascino all wish to express our most sincere condolescences to Caroline, Sydney, and Nate, and all their extended family, on the loss of your husband and father. If we can be of assistance in any way, please let us know.

Amir I

January 22, 2016

Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.

January 22, 2016

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Helen Ballew

January 22, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your loved one, Jim. He was always friendly and smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 22, 2016

Caroline and family, as a business partner with Ciena I've had the pleasure of working closely with Jim for many years. He was a true professional and an absolute joy to work with. His clients respected him deeply. I never took for granted the success our team at Ronco Communications enjoyed due in large part to the wonderful work that Jim conducted. I'll always remember our dinners, laughs, the Ciena booth at shows, and the occasional round of golf. I am very saddened by his sudden passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family Caroline. Jason Grieco

January 22, 2016

Caroline, Sydney and Nate,

We are so sorry to hear about Jim. I always remember his laugh and robust spirit. We are praying for you and wishing you peace.

Love, Maribeth and Kate Tulenko

January 22, 2016

I wish to send my deepest love and empathy to all of you during this difficult time.

January 21, 2016

We send our heartfelt sympathies to Jim's family, and we pray for peace for you all.

Pat Dunne, Heather Breiter, and Harper and Tiernan Dunne

January 21, 2016

We send our heartfelt sympathies to Jim's family, and we hope and pray for peace for you all as well.

Pat Dunne, Heather Breiter, and Harper and Tiernan Dunne

Michael Unell

January 21, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Sammye (TVS 4th grade), Sloane (TVS 2nd grade), Jill and Michael Unell.

Karen Moore

January 21, 2016

Caroline, you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Karen Moore
Charlottetown, PEI

Jim Parker

January 21, 2016

I am very saddened by the news of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at Ciena and for the last year we teamed together on all his accounts. I spoke with him daily and we went on many business trips together. He was a joy to be around and liked by all his customers. We were known as "Jim Squared" by many. I am a better person for having known him and I will miss him dearly. Please accept my condolences and my God's peace be with you all.

Jim Parker

Walter L Johnston

January 21, 2016

What a bright smile in this picture of Jim. We are also saddened by the loss of this fine man. We hope that the prayers and thoughts ease the sadness you all feel now. Sincerely, Walt, Mary Jo Archuleta-Johnston

Lorraine Shirley

January 21, 2016

Caroline, Sydney and Nate

My heart and prayers are with you at this time. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am at Jim's sudden death. We love you and are thinking of you always

Lorraine and Steve Shirley

January 21, 2016

Caroline, Sydney, Nate & Family. -- My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless you all.

Randy Jackson

January 21, 2016

My sincerest condolences to your family. Jim was a great guy and this news saddens me deeply. -Randy Jackson

January 21, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Caroline, Sydney & Nate, prayers for all of you & your family.
With love, The Fisk Family

Cheryl

January 21, 2016

My sincere condolences. May family, friends, and most of all God bring you comfort and strength beyond what is normal to get through this difficult time because he cares. 1 Peter 5:6,7

Amy and Ray Brown

January 21, 2016

We are so saddened by this. Caroline, we have been praying for you and your family since we heard the tragic news on Saturday. We know Jim will be greatly missed.

January 20, 2016

Caroline and family my heartfelt condolences , praying for you here on PEI
Claire MacDonald

January 20, 2016

We are thinking of you all and sending hugs from PEI.
Love Karla, Tim, Samantha, and Jamie Layne

P, B & J Poole

January 20, 2016

Jim had such a wonderful smile and warm personality. Just like the entire Archuleta Family. We send our love and deepest sympathies to you, Caroline, and your sweet children. May good memories comfort your hearts.

January 20, 2016

Caroline and family, We are so sorry hearing of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Bruce and Char Gillaspie

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