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Phillip Archuleta Obituary

PHILLIP (FELIPE) M. ARCHULETA Born on May 12, 1949 in Taos, NM. Felipe went to the Lord on December 16, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Faustin and Clorinda Archuleta and Brother Vilkey Archuleta. He is survived by his wife, Diana and children: Tracy, Vicky, Joseph, and Sasha. Grandchildren: Dominick, Matthew, Marisol, and Nalani. Also sisters: Dolores (Ernesto), Temia, Irma and brother Faustin (Ramona); along with many nieces and nephews. Vigil and Rosary on 12/23/2014 at 5:00 to 6:00, Holy Cross Church, 1327 North Miranda Street with reception to follow at Beverly Hills Hall, 150 North Hermosa Street Las Cruces, NM. Memorial Service on January 8, 2015 at the NM State Capital from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Santa Fe, NM. On January 9, 2015, Rosary at 10:00 am, followed by funeral mass at 11:00 am at San Francisco de Asis Church, followed by reception at Llano Quemado Community Center, Ranchos de Taos, NM.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2014.

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Mike and Pauline Sanchez

December 28, 2014

Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Phillip will be missed. He was a very special person that was always looking on how he could help others.

December 24, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Rep. Archuleta's family. He was a great man and always cared for all people in need. God bless you.

Leonora Martinez (Las Cruces, NM)

Teresa Castaneda

December 23, 2014

Felipe, you will be in our hearts forever!!!
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Olivia Joy-Perea

December 22, 2014

Diana and Archuleta Family, Que Dios les de Fortaleza en estos momentos dificiles. Boss was like family to us, we will miss him dearly.

Shirlee Magallanez

December 22, 2014

Our dear Flipper we will miss you terribly. Thank you for all you have done for us. You will always be with us in our hearts Nino. Jesus and Shirlee

Orlando-Antonio Carrillo-Jimenez

December 21, 2014

From myself and the Colonias Infrastructure Board, I would like to express our most heartfelt sympathies. Rep. Archuleta was a great supporter of the Colonias bill and his presence at the legislature and in our lives will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Rachel Gamboa

December 21, 2014

We are going to miss you a lot. You have set a great example to us. May you rest in piece. Muchas bendiciones.

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