Mary Archuleta’s journey in this world is now complete. The Lord only allows us to borrow his strongest angels for a short time, until he needs them back to help rule the heavens. She was called home early Friday morning on January 10, 2014 (the birthday of her first-born child). She has now joined many loved ones who preceded her in death including her parents, Adelaida Ortega and Agapito Romero; her brother Lupe Ortega; sister Albinita Romero; sister-in-law Marti Romero; special cousins Lydia Tafoya, Ernie Martinez, Desi Martinez; her beloved nephew Tony Ortega; and beloved friend Jennie Salazar; among others. Mary’s faith carried her and her children through many challenges, adversity and experiences with an attitude that God will provide. She accepted their circumstances with an adventurous spirit all the while recognizing that there were others who had it worse, but always hopeful for a better day to come. Many lives were enriched by her unconditional love, selflessness, generosity, ingenuity and indulgent personality. We are all a little less without her in our lives. Mary is survived by her brother, Danny Romero; her children: Albert Edward Archuleta, Patricia Marie (Archuleta) Guenther married to Rodney, Albinita Maria (Romero) Nelson, Lori Ann (Romero) Griego married to Michael, Christopher James Romero; grandchildren: Travis Lee Nelson, Cassandra Adelaida Brown, Michael Lawrence Griego II married to Hope, Megan Leann Nelson, Rebecca Endurance Archuleta, Alyssa Nicole Romero and Alex Kenneth Romero; great-grandchildren: Alexis May Nelson and Jayce Grey Griego; special “adopted” grandchildren: Angelina Sepulveda, Samantha Borunda married to Adrian and their children Jeremiah and Kayleigh; God-daughter Bertha Martinez; daughter-in-law Gina Romero and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and loved ones. A Rosary and remembrance is planned for Friday, January 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 3674 Highway 47, Peralta, NM (505-869-2189). This will be followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Raton, NM on, Saturday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans www.pva.org or PVA Donation Processing Center, PO Box 758532, Topeka, KS 66675-8532; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.StJude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Our Lady of Guadalupe (olog-peralta.org). You are welcome to bring your favorite dish to the reception following the services on Saturday, in Raton, in the parish hall . Noblin Funeral Service entrusted with arrangements and any flower donations.
Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448
VIEWING
Friday January 17, 2014, 6:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
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ROSARY
Friday January 17, 2014, 6:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
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FUNERAL MASS
Saturday January 18, 2014, 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church
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INTERMENT
Saturday January 18, 2014 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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following the service
RECEPTION
Saturday January 18, 2014 at St. Joseph Church Parish Hall
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