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Alfonso Archuleta Obituary

1940 ~ 2017
Midvale, UT-Big Al, age 77, died on Oct. 7, 2017 in Murray, UT. Born on Feb. 18, 1940 in Bingham, UT. Married to Sandra Lee Fabela for 42 yrs.
Hobbies: golf, bowling, Wendover, crossing guard.
Survived by Glenette Romero, Elizabeth Archuleta, Barbara Connell, David and Tyler Archuleta, Todd Fabela, five grandchildren, two god-children; Genieva Duran and Tasia Fabela, his brothers; Dennis, Roy, Johnny Archuleta, his sisters; Dora, Ruby, Angie, Patsy, and his best friend; Johnny Eltz.
Preceded in death by Alfonso Sr., Kate, and Kathy Archuleta.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2017.

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Angelita Florez

October 16, 2017

Dear David,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2017

Condolences. From the Archuleta Family

Elma Sulek

October 13, 2017

I'm so sorry to learn of Alfonso's passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.- Bunny Lopez

October 11, 2017

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Robert Corson

October 11, 2017

Sandra, I am sorry to learn about Al's passing today. I always enjoyed seeing him. He was such a happy, easy going guy. He will be missed.

Gerry (Gomez) Fratangelo

October 11, 2017

Dennis, I'm so sorry for your loss and the loss your family is going through. You are all in my prayers. God bless you all.

E G

October 11, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

October 10, 2017

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11.

Surprise visit with my dad.

Glenette Romero

October 10, 2017

Todd Gatherum

October 10, 2017

Al, you will be missed. We sure enjoyed having you as part of our men's golf league. Rest in Peace Brother and may God be with your family at this difficult time!

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