Manuel Archuleta

ARCHULETA - Manuel, 75, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2009. He was born in 1934 in Torreon, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque for 66 years. Manuel is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; daughters, Maxine and husband Paul Chavez, Margaret and husband Vince Krawic, Monica Archuleta and Joe Roberts; sons, Matthew and wife Wanda, Mark Archuleta and Cara Williford; grandchildren, Joseph, Emily, James, Veronica, Phillip, Nicole, Devin, Taylor, Sierra and Curtis; and special godchild Melina. Manuel had a smile that could light up a room. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and was a friend to all. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for 49 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kennedy Council. He retired from Sandia labs in 1994 and then ran several successful businesses. After his retirement he was very active in charitable organizations and in his community. He was an avid Lobo and Norte Dame football fan. The rosary will be recited Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE. Mass of the Resurrection will be Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 901 Brother Mathias Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.