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Allen Archuleta Obituary
Allen E Archuleta, 66, of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1959, to Joe and Josie Archuleta.
He was the 2nd child of 5. Born in Espanola, Allen was a man of God, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, a friend to many who crossed his path. Family was everything to Allen. He was known for his kind and outgoing personality, and sense of humor. He loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He especially loved to take rides wherever the road led him. Allen married the love of his life Suzanne, together they had 3 kids, Shaun, Michelle and Lianne. Allen enjoyed raising his family and loved his children. His grandchildren were everything to Allen.
Allen was preceded in death by his father Joe Matias Archuleta; wife Suzanne Archuleta; sister Jacquline Archuleta and grandparents Primitivo and Rebecca Archuleta; grandparents Jacobo and Oylimpia Archuleta.
He is survived by his mother, Josie Archuleta; his brothers Ivan and Joey Archuleta; sister Debbie and husband Sammy Martinez; son Shaun Suazo; daughters Michelle and husband Mario Romero and Lianne and husband Joey Valdez; grandchildren Jasmin, Shaun Jr., and Lisa Suazo. Maria, Claudia, Suzanne, Mario Jr. and Angel Ernesto Romero. Dominic and Bethany Valdez; great-grandchild Violette Lopez; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and relatives.
Serving as Pallbearers: Jacob Martinez, Shane Archuleta, Shaun Suazo Sr., Shaun Suazo Jr., Joey Valdez and Mario Romero Sr..
Honorary Pallbearers: Dominic Valdez, Mario Romero Jr. and Angel Ernesto Romero.
A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Espanola, NM, with Mass to follow at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Espanola, NM.
The family of Allen Archuleta has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477
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