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Joe Archuleta Obituary

Joe Benito Archuleta was born May 28, 1935 in Alamosa, Colorado to Antonio and Irene Archuleta. Joe passed peacefully on November 17, 2009, at home following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Joe leaves his children, daughters Wanda Archuleta, Lupita Yribia (Robert), Patricia Archuleta (Manuel), Fidelia Archuleta (Shea), sons Antonio Archuleta, and Joe B. Archuleta Jr. (Samantha). Joe also leaves behind 27 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, as well as, many family members and good friends. Joe's sister Mary R. Bachmeier (Martin) is the last remaining daughter of Antonio and Irene Archuleta. Joe was married to Martha Ruby Allen, October 6, 1962, she preceded him in death in 2008 after 47 years of marriage. Also preceding him in death are his daughters Juanita Negrete and Susan Archuleta. His parents Antonio Archuleta and Irene Archuleta (Valencia) also precede Joe in death. Followed by siblings, Andy Archuleta, John B. Archuleta, Josefina Valdez and Macedonio Archuleta. Joe lived in Alamosa until 1942 and at the age of six moved with his family to Colorado Springs. Joe with his family on the Westside in Old Colorado City. He attended Midland, West Junior and graduated from Palmer High School in 1954. Following graduation in 1954, he started work at Fort Carson Quarter Master Laundry, until 1981 completing 27 years of service. Joe was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and good friend. He would say, His way was the right way. He loved being with family. If you needed help, he was there for them. He liked camping, fishing, mechanics, barbequing, partying, drinking beer, and all types of music he collected from family and friends. He was also known for his Mexican goulash. If asked “What was new?� Joe would say, “Whatever you tell me.� He also said that saying “good morning� sounded too much like “mourning�. “How is your day?� was better. He'd say, “Some people talked bad about people when alive, and good when they passed.� So he would say, “I guess now, I am one of the good people.� He never said goodbye. That was too final, it was “See you later.� So now I say, “See you later Uncle Joe.� Visitation will be Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:00PM - 8:00PM, Rosary will be recited at 6:30PM at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 331 Main Street, Security, CO.

Published by The Gazette from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2009.
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UNCLE JOE I MISS YOU SO MUCH I MISS YOUR SMILE YOUR VOICE AND THE BIG HUGS YOU WOULD GIVE ME. EVERY MEMORY BRINGS A SMILE SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL TILL NOW THAT I AM GROWN IT'S HARD WITH EACH DAY THAT PASSES BUT I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT US TO BE HAPPY OR YOU WOULD SMACK MY HAND AND TELL ME YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION BELIEVE ME I DID PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYHING I KNOW IT WILL GET EASIER DAY BY DAY. LOVE YOU CATHY

Cathy Gonzalez

December 15, 2009

Well Today Is Thanksgiving Dad and you are not here. It is going to be the hardest day for me. i MISS YOU SO MUCH. I will give Thanks for having you as my Father you were the best I know that I have not always made you proud, but Daddy you have always made me proud i have learned so much from you, that family is very important it reflects on how much love one has. I do know how much love you and Mom had not only for one another but for your kids and other family members. Your door was always open and your hand out if you could give it you would. Us as kids can try to live up too you but I know that we will never measure up to you and Mom. But I want you both too know that I am so pleased to say that i had the both of you as parents. I am trying to keep going on but I miss you guys so much that it is hard for me. I feel so alone I know I have my brothers and sisters and my kids but it just don't feel the same. I know when I had a problem with someone I could go to you and talk and you would make me feel better even if i made the wrong choice about something. but now its so hard to make a choice cause i don't know if its right or wrong and if i will hurt someone. I wished that you guys were here with me on this day I love you guys and miss you both so much. But I am glad that you are both together again. Love you Wanda

November 26, 2009

Hi unle Joe, its Alicia. When I hear the word Colorado I think of two people. The last time I went out to visit Colorado you and my aunt Ruby were there to welcome me my mom and grandma like you always did. I was glad to have been able to see you both with smiles on your faces. When i was younger we used to go and feed the horses early in the morning. I would put on my little black boots and watch you first then you would let me try to feed them. And when i would wake up later than everybody else and you would ask "breakfast?" and how could i resist. Once when we were sitting at the table you saw the tattoo on the back of my neck and you just said "come judgement day god is going to say 'i didnt put that on your body'" and i said what about you and you just laughed and said " well have a look at me." Although we may not have talked much when we would see each other you still have left a great impression on me and my mom we will miss you so much. My mom loved you so much and talked about that is how men should be taking care of their women and especially their children and family. And you will always been in our thoughts. I love you.

Alicia Gonzalez

November 26, 2009

TO MY FAMILY, WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE FEELINGS OUR FAMILY FEELS. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE PRIVILAGE OF WRITING MY TIOS OBITURAY. MY TIO AND TIA WERE VERY PROUD OF ALL OF YOU. I SEE THEM IN YOU KIDS AND THE GRANDKIDS. SO THEY ARE STILL HERE WITH YOU AND US. WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. DESCANSE EN PAZ UNCLE JOE. LOVE YOU

Cathy Gonzalez

November 25, 2009

Dad, Well its been 7 days and I am so lost and numb. everyone ask me how i am doing? well dad I don't know how i am doing. I miss you and Mom so much that i don't know what to do everyday. I think so much about you and how i could of made things better for you and mom so that you would still be here with me and the rest of the family. i know that the other kids miss you a lot. but I was the one that was with you the most i know that it was my choice to stay at home with you and mom and i think that it was a wonderful choice for me but doing that made me not know how to live with out you both. I am so lost that i don't know what i am doing. i don't know where i am going to live i cant work i have no money and i hurt so bad my body and mostly my heart. so i don't know what to do and i cant hear you voice of wise word to show me the way. so let me know what to do. i miss you so much that it is hard to go on with my life with out you and Mom.
Love you Wanda

November 24, 2009

Gpa Joe:
hi there, well i just want to let you know i love you and miss you soo much!! its so hard for me to let go cuz ur the only father i ever knew, so im gonna miss everything about you mostly your wise words and stories from the ol'dayz, i loved it all!! so gpa ur always gonna be in my heart, but i do know your in a better place now and can be with the love of ur life my gma, so give kisses to my aunties,and gma and give a hug to my dad and let them all i love them and miss them so much ..

love always and forever

the queen a.k.a. rosita

rosita archuleta

November 20, 2009

Uncle Joe you will be greatly missed que en paz descanses your memory will live on in your family we all love you.

Irene Gonzalez

November 20, 2009

I will always remember Uncle Joe as the cool one of the the brothers. when I was growing up he was cool just like the fonze on happy days. One memory I will never forget is he introduced my 5 sisters and I to Pizza! we had never had it, we went to Luigies Pizza on tejon and brought back a delicious Pizza with Mushrooms! I never ate mushrooms either! Thanks for the wonderful memories! sorry we lost touch in later years!
Annette Archuleta-McCoy

November 19, 2009

Uncle Joe We will always remember you.Me and my family will keep your family in our hearts and prayers

Albert Aldaz

November 19, 2009

Uncle Joe,

It is hard for me to put into words the feelings that I am feeling today.

I am happy

Cause you are no longer suffering and you are now at rest and at peace with the rest of your family; Aunt Ruby, my nieces Juanita and Suzy, my Grandpa, My Grandma, Uncle Andy, Uncle John Uncle Maes and my Mom and Dad

I am sad;

Becuase you are no longer here with us to share your life and experiances and to talk to you. I will always treasure the last couple of visits we had because we had time to reflect back on all the good we shared together.

From playng the guiatar with Ernie and Billy (Cowboy),drinking a few adult beverages, the bowling,fishing,the many cups of coffee that we shared together. But also the many other things that only you and I know about.

You were not only my Uncle, but my Best Man, my Conformation God Father (sponsor) but most of all my friend.

I will always treasue the Country Roland CD and tapes you gave to me

I will miss you and you will always be my inspiration and example on how life should be enjoyed

SEE YOU LATER AND I LOVE YOU

Anthony " Johnny" Valdez

November 19, 2009

Grandpa Joe, we loved you so much and always will, it was hard to let you go, but we know you were going to a better place, we are going to miss you so much, but you will never be forgotten. Bueno for now, see you later and we love you and miss you lots! Your grandson Miguel aka Mike and family!

Miguel Archuleta

November 19, 2009

Grandpa Joe, we loved you so much and always will, it was hard to let you go, but we know you were going to a better place, we are going to miss you so much, but you will never be forgotten. Bueno for now, see you later and we love you and miss you lots! Your grandson Miguel aka Mike and family!

Miguel Archuleta

November 19, 2009

Daddy its so hard to believe that you are gone. it seems like we just found out that you were sick and now you are gone. I will miss you so much i don't know how i will make it with out you it was hard when Mom left but now you are gone too. It seems like I didn't have enough time with you.I am trying to be strong but it's hard.I know you would say here today gone tomorrow but just don't seem fair. I have lost a lot of my family in this last 4 years. Daddy you will always be in my heart you are one man to forget. Love you
Wanda

Wanda

November 19, 2009

Hi uncle joe, You were my rock, you gave me the will to keep going, so like you used to say "SEE YOU LATER" I know that you went and told every one up stairs HELLO. I will miss you and alway remember you

Bernice Esquibel

November 19, 2009

wanda and family i have been praying for u all and by now we shouid know god only takes the bestgod bless u all kathy friend becky

November 19, 2009

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