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Robert Archuleta Obituary

Robert L. Archuleta (Bob) was born in Colorado Springs on January 21, 1960 and passed away September 4, 2005. He was a beloved and generous man to all those who knew him. He was the successful business owner of Bob's Excavation. The story of his life could fill many pages. The tragic loss of his life is sure to be a sadness many will share. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Lizzie and Robert Archuleta. Survived by Marvanna, his loving wife of 20 years; his mother, Helen; two sisters: Rena and Sara; a brother, Troy; daughters: Christina, Jackie, Karen and Debbie; granddaughters: Rylynd and Jordy; and many more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held on September 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, followed by a Celebration of Life at Southeast Baptist Church, 4393 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs. Donations are welcomed.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 8, 2005.

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Rick Reulecke

September 9, 2005

I miss Bob already. He had a way about him that exuded calm. He never pretended to be better then anyone. I never knew anyone that could live in his pajamas the way Bob could! Bob was Bob, those who knew him know what a devastating loss this is. You will be missed Bobby! Sail on brother....

Marvin Koscove

September 9, 2005

I am sorry to hear of Bobs passinng. He was always a pleasure to have him come in to my business. He was good at everthing he set out to do. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him.

Darlene Heffner

September 8, 2005

This is from Darlene Heffner and Mike Cole, It was really sad to hear about the passing of Bobby. I had not known him long.... a little over a year, Mike knew him for several years and worked with him several times last spring. We knew him as friend and me as a customer at Calamity Jan's. Any one there that knew him expresses their deepest regrets, we will miss his smile and good nature... he was certainly a friend to all. I feel he felt the same toward us. Him and Mike helped each other a lot during hard times. He was one of the good guys.....He IS in a much BETTER place....May God Bless Him

Debbie Reulecke

September 8, 2005

I miss him so much already. I miss how we always argued and had to make sure we each had the last word in our playful fights. I could call on Bob for anything,anytime and he would come runnin- he was always there. The sound of a diesel truck makes me look to see if it is him and I expect to see him smile and wave -or start racing me down the street. He and I had such a cool relationship, an understanding and acceptance of each other's ways. He lived in our home for twenty years so we kinda had to have that understanding. He was a friend(a Dad),buddy,rescuer,fixer and importantly; a papa to my daughter Jordyn. I pray he knew how loved he was by all of us.

Debbie

Christina Leigh Montoya/Archuleta

September 8, 2005

The time I had to be with my dad will be chearished always.The way he would tell me in that deep,calm voice,"Christine'...you better behave."or,"You have the same attitude like your "Aunt SARA"...and he would roll his eyes and laugh.Also the way he would never tell me "bye".He would tell me,"Everthing will be o.k....things will be fine Christine."I will miss times when I would see him...we didnt even have to talk to each other,just look at each other,hug and then laugh.We are very much alike(even though I would not admitt it!)My heart goes out to the family.I love all you guys!

Curtis Archuleta

September 8, 2005

I will miss Bobby terribly. I still look back upon the times we shared with joyful memories; walking to kindergarten together, waiting for school to let out at Palmer high school so that we could impress the "big kids", sitting at Grandma's house together and drinking coffee while we talked about things going on in town and around the country. Taken from us far too soon, I know that he is in a better place now. More a brother than a cousin, I will miss you!

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