Carlos - Age 54 - San Pedro - Archuleta

CARLOS ARCHULETA, 54, a lifelong resident of San Pedro went peacefully to his eternal home on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Jacob Martinez; maternal grandparents, Adolfo and Eliza Montoya; paternal grandparents, Antonio and Julianita Archuleta and Fedelina Archuleta along with several dear aunts, uncles and extended family. Carlos had an infectious spirit that brightened up the room with his presence. Anyone that met Carlos was taken by his kind and loving personality. He loved visiting and joking around with family and friends. He was an exceptional cook and feeding people always brought a smile to his face. The love and devotion he had for his parents was a true sign of his commitment to his family. Franchesca his niece and Christopher his nephew said hanging around with Carlos was always a great time. Carlos was truly a treasured son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Carlos had a passion for low riders, music and his Harley Davidson whom he named “Goldie Locks”. He was a talented athlete and a gifted musician. He was a drummer for over 25 years and played in several Northern New Mexico bands. He was very proud of his time spent playing with “La Lluvia” whom he considered like family. He recently set up a YouTube channel portraying their music and memorable pictures. He worked for Nambe Mills and was a machinist instructor for many years at Northern New Mexico Community College and the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a machinist. Mr. Archuleta is survived by his parents, Ruben and Virginia Archuleta; sister, Marcella Atencio and husband Chris; brothers, Larry Archuleta, Orlando Archuleta and wife Michelle; nieces, Franchesca Atencio, Candice and Nichole McCloud; nephew, Christopher Atencio; aunts, Mela Garcia and Lucia Roybal who was also his God-mother; uncle, Bill Caperton and many cousins and other relatives and friends. Public visitation will begin on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. also at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Serving as pallbearers will be, Chris Atencio, Chuck Cala, Leroy Garcia, Ron Garcia, Tony Marquez, Arturo Montaño, David Olivas and Chris Ramoz. Honorary pallbearers will be, Franchesca and Christopher Atencio, his cousins and his many friends. Cremation to follow services and burial will take place at a later date. The family of Carlos Archuleta has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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