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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1920) Mrs. Lauriana Archuleta, wife of the late A. D. Archuleta, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30, after a week's illness, of pneumonia. Not many were aware that she was ill and her death came as a distinct shock to the residents of this city and county, among whom she has resided for so many years. Lauriana Gallegos was born in Taos, New Mexico, on April 5, 1862, thus being about 58 years of age. She was married at Conejos, Colorado, about 43 years ago to Antonio Don Archuleta, who died two years ago in Mexico. One son, Ross, was born to this union, at whose home in this city the death occurred. Immediate survivors of the good lady are her son, Ross, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. A. Joseph of Taos, New Mexico. Mrs. T. D. Burns of Tierra Amarilla was a first cousin of the deceased. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is believed the services will occur some time tomorrow at the home. The demise of this devoutly religious and highly respected little lady is deeply regretted by all who knew her. She was the daughter of one of the Castillian families of New Mexico, and is in every sense of the word a pioneer of southwestern Colorado. Mr. Archuleta, her husband, was state senator of Conejos County, when this county was formed therefrom, and it was in his honor that Archuleta County was named. To the sorrowing relatives is extended the profound sympathy of the people, and may they find solace in the knowledge that hers was a work well done." .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun March 1923) Cynthia V. Adams. Mrs Cynthia V. Adams, who has been in ill health for several years and who last week suffered a severe stgroke of paralysis, passed away early Monday morning at the home of her daoughter, Mrs. Will Macht, two miles north of Pagosa Springs. Funeral services were conducted at the Hatcher chapel Tuesday afternoon, Re. O. L. Ashburn, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiating. Interment took place at Hilltop cemetery. Cynthia V. Clark was born at Saginaw, Michigan, on Jan 5 1844, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 79 years. She was married in 1863 at St Louis, Mich., to Mr. John N. Adams. To this union were born one son, Maurice d. Adams of San Diego and two daughters, Mrs Myrtle Macht and Mrs. Lena Macht, who resides here. Mr Adams moved his family in 1871 to Kansan, where they resided for several years, and came to Colorado in 1887, Mr Adams passing away at Durango in 1898, and being interred at Pagosa Springs. Following his death the widow made her home in this city for a few years going to California about twenty years ago. She returned here five years ago and had since resided with her two daughters, Mrs Will Macht and Mrs Harry Macht. In addition to her three children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Barger of St. Cloud, Florida, formerly Mrs. Spickard of Pagosa Springs and six grandchildren as follows: Mrs. Charles Goldsmith and Miss Mabel Adams of San Diego, and Mrs. Joe Macht, Mrs. Harry Sharp, Elva and Ray Macht, all of Pagosa Springs. Deceased was the daughter of a Methodist preacher and was brot up in the church of her choice. She succeeded in bringing likewise all of her children into the fold of the church. She was quiet and unassuming, yet always on the right side. Mother Adams will be missed by her children and other relatives, yet they would not bring back to the life of suffering that she has escaped. She has gone to be with Him who said "I go to prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also." .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 16, 1957) Maryel Pauline Amyx was born in Pagosa Springs, Colo. Jan 6 , 1920 and spent most of her life here. She departed this life May 5 1957 when fatally burned by a gas explosion in her home in Loveland, Colo. She married Perry D. Patterson in November , 1938, and to this union two children were born, Carolyne Joyce and Melba Anita. The Pattersons moved three years ago to Williams Lake, British Columbia, where Perry was engaged in the lumber business. Early last September Mrs. Patterson and daughters moved to Loveland, Colo. where Carolyn was attending the Seventh Day Advenist Christian Academy. They were planning on joining Mr. Patterson in Canada when school was out. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Perry D. Patterson, two daughters, Carolyn, 17 and Anita, 3; her mother, Mrs. Esther Amyx of Pagosa Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Bramwell of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Herman Johnson of Fallon Nevada, and Esther Margaret Amyx of Houston, Texas; two nieces, 5 nephews and many friends. Services were held from the SDA Campion Academy Chapel in Loveland, Colo., where many of her friendsw and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects. The body was then brought to Pagosa Springs where funeral services were held from the Methodist Community Church with the Rev. Adrian D. Clark, SDA minister from Durango officiating. Interment was in Hilltop Cemetery. Pauline, as she was best known here, was a good neighbor, devoted wife and mother with the Christian's hope of eternal life. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun April 23, 1932) Solomon Aguilar. Yesterday at his ranch at Juanita, Solomon Aguilar, old-time resident of Archuleta county, passed away from heart trouble at the age of 77 years. Funeral and burial services were held this morning at Juanita, where his wife, who died 28 years ago is also interred. He came to Archuleta county from conejos about 40 years ago, and had since resided on the lower San Juan, and has always been numbered amount the respected and substantial citizens of that section. He is survived by six children, as follows: Juan Anres of Edith, Elena Leandro, Senaida, Crotilde and Alfredo, all of whom are residents of the southern part of the county. Mrs Candido Sanchez of Pagosa Spring is a Niece of deceased. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun September 8, 1966) William A. Adams, 60, passes away in Durango hospital August 31 following a prolonged illness. Bill Adams had been a resident of Archuleta County since about 1934 and had many friends throughout the entire area. He was born August 31, 1906 in Grant City, Missouri. His childhood was spent in Kansas and Oklahoma and he lived at Big Springs, Negraska from 1928 until 1934. He was united in marriage to Letha M. Allen at Holyoke, Colorado September 1 1928. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Leona Thayer of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Wanda Rambo of Merced, California and Mrs. Virgginia Childress, Pecos, Texas. In addition there is one surviving brother, alva of Kermit Texas and a sister, Olive Zimmerman of Cripple Creek, Colorado. There are also five grandchildren and other relatives. Fundral services were held September 2, with burial in the local Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church with the Rev. J. C. Woods officiating. .

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(Pagosa Springs 15 March 1907) Miss Flora Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Anderson, died at her home on Hermosa street Monday evening of pneumonia following an attach of measles. Miss Anderson was born in Cass county, Missouri, July 21 1886, and came to Pagosa with her parents about seven years ago. Flora was one of the best firls who it was anybody's fortune to know, modest, good dispositioned, a faithful member of the Epworth League and a loyal worker for the betterment of mankind, hers was indeed a noble life. Besides the stricken aged parents she is leaves a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Harry Johnson and George and Kit of Pagosa and J. Mat Anderson of Meridian, Idaho. The funeral has been delayed awaiting the latter's arrivial and will be held either tomorrow afternoon or Sunday afternoon. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Feb 3, 1933) Marcellino O. Archuleta. Word reached Pagosa Springs Wednesday afternoon that the body of Marcellino O. Archuleta had just been discovered in the well hat his ranch home on Blue mountain, 18 miles east of Pagosa springs in the Blanco Basin section of Archuleta county. The discovery was made by Mark amyx and Louie Teeson, ranchers of blanco Basin, who had gone to the Archuleta home Wednesday to ascertain wheyt he had not returned to the Teeson ranch to assist in the erection of a barn. Due to the heavy storm, work had been suspended the previous week with the understanding that Archuleta would return as soon as the weather permitted the resumption of work. When Amyx and Teeson reached the Archulete home, they found the door open and the one room shack was empty, though everything seemed to be in good order. His has was in the house but Archuleta was missing. a cursory examination of the premises was made, and it was agreed by the two men to look into the well, about one hundred yards sistant. Upon peering into the well they discovered the body of Archuleta in the well, his feet and limbs only protruding from the water. Without disturbing the body, tracks or snow, they at once proceeded to a telephone and called Coronor L. C. Jackish and sheriff John H. Lattin at Pagosa Springs. Realizing that little would be accomplished Wednesday by journeying to the scene, coroner Jackish and sheriff Lattin left before daylight Thursday morning, accompanied by A. Potter and Elmo Dunn, for the Archuleta ranch. At the Jule Macht ranch on Sheep Cabin creek, they secured fresh teams and completed the journey to the Blue Mountain ranch of Archuleta.--- (most of the remainder is unreadable) --- it was determined that he had been dead 6 or 7 days, his body was brought to town that evening and prepared for_______ today to Edith, where funeral services and interment will take place. The mother and two brothers _____ reside in that section of the county. Archuleta was a bachelor and had lived alone at his ranch for twenty ___ years. He was about 55 years of age and was quite well ____ in Archuleta County. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 4, 1983) Eva O. Archibald. Memorial services for Eva O'Connell Archibald, member of a pioneer Colorado family, were Friday in the Good Samaritan Retirement Home in Boulder, where she had been a resident. Burial was Thursday in Crown Hill. Mrs Archibald died sept. 16 at St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, she was 89. She was born May 15 1894, in a log cabin on a ranch her parents homesteaded near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. About six years later, the family moved by covered wagon to Grand Junction and later, by train to Denver. She was educated in Denver schools and graduated from Emily Griffity Opportunity School. Her marriage to Elmer Archibald on June 15, 1915, made the pages of the Rocky Mountain News. A secretary for a state agency, she eloped with her fiancé to Sidney, Neb., and on her return her boss relented and let her keep her job. She worked as a secretary for private companies in Denver and for the Colorado and federal governments. After she and her husband moved to Sacramento, Calif., in 1950, she worked for the California Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 1970. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Sam Archibald of Boulder, a sister, Grace L. Farnan of Wheat Ridge, and four grandchildren. .

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(Pagosa Springs News November 25, 1898) John N. Adams, died at Durango, Colorado on November 17, 1898 aged 78 years. He was born in the state of New York, but his early years were spent in the state of Michigan. a little more than 20 years ago he took up his residence in Kansas, lbut the past ten years he has lived in Colorado. He was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a local preacher in that denomination for nearly 40 years. The remains were brought here for burial on Saturday, November 19 and were interred in the Pagosa Springs Cemetery. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 20, 1925) Mrs.L. D. "Lois" Anderson passed away March 15, 1975 at the age of 92 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Dorothy M. Anderson of Pagosa Springs and Mrs. Lois Marie Morrison of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Adell Manor of Dallas; grandchildren William Dean Morrison of Dallas, Richard Robert and Berry Randal Morrison both of Fort Worth; two great grandchildren Services were conducted March 17 at 3:30 p.m. from Green Wood Chapel with interment in Greenwood Memorial Park at Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Pagosa Springs in her early life and has been a resident of Fort Worth since 1912. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 23, 1965) Lucille Alley. George Alley was called to Denver last week by the sad news that his mother had passed away. The citizens of the community extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Alley in the loss of a loved one. The following obituary for Mrs. Alley appeared in the Denver Post. Services for Mrs. Lucille alley, 83 a 75 year resident of Denver, were Monday at Olinger Mortuary, Speer Blvd., and Sherman St. Burial was in Crown Hill. A native of Rome, Italy, Mrs Alley died Thursday at her home, 2000 S. Logan St. she was born April 17, 18882, and came to the United States at the age of 8. She was married to James Alley Dec. 5, 1897, in Denver. The couple had 10 children of whom seven are still living. They include fourl daughters, Mrs. Josephine Bass, Santa Barbara, California, Mrs. Florence Dunnigan, Cheyenne, Wyoming and Mrs Irene Pit and Miss Dorothy Alley, both of Denver, and three sons, George, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. and Ernest and Albert, both of Denver. Also surviving are Mrs. Alleys Husband, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun October 1922) Mrs. Maria Anderson was born in Shenandoah, Pa. on Jan 29 1843, and died at the Morris Hyler home near Chromo on Oct. 19, 1922. she had been in poor health for a year but took suddenly ill with stomach trouble just a short time before her death. she had attained the age of 79 years, 8 months and 20 days. On April 25 1863, she was united in marriage to Thos. Anderson who passed away over ten years ago at Clay Center, Kansas. Four sons and three daughters were born to this union, three of the sons preceding her in death, the eldest, William, dying at Denver last Christmas morning. She is survived by son, J. T. Anderson of Chromo, and two daughters, Mrs. Will Kinney of Deming, N.M. and Mrs. W. S. Thomas of Lester, Colo., besides seven grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers, residing in Pennsylvania, also survive. Deceased came to Colorado 27 years ago, first settling at Canon City. She came to Edith in this county 23 years ago, and had made her home in this county and at Chama since. She visited the past year with her daughter at Deming and only returned to Chromo two months prior to her death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Chromo by Rev John Q. Vermillion, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, with interment following at the chromo Cemetery. Loved and respected by all on the Navajo, her funeral was largely attended. She had been a member of the Congregational church for 40 years. .

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(Pagosa Spring Sun April 20, 1934) Antonio Abeyta, 77 was one of the pioneers who came in with ox teams to Animas City in 18877. He passed away in a local hospital Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 says the Durango News. Mr. Abeyta was born in 1857 at Taos, N. M., when it was just a wide place in the road, filled for the main part with nothing but entirely uncivilized Indians. When he was 20 he came to Animas city to make his home, and has since resided in Bayfield, Yellow Jacket and at Rosa, N. M. His only son, E. J. Abyeta of Grand Junction, is in Durango completing funeral arrangements. In addition to his son, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry Chavez of Arboles. Funeral services, for which definite arrangements have not been made, will be held this afternoon (Friday) at Rosa and interment made under the direction of Hood Mortuary. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun May 8, 1931) Mrs.Alice Howe Albert was born at Pagosa Springs on September 20, 1895, and passed away at her home in San Jose, Calif., on April 22nd, 1931, following an extended illness. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 34 years, 7 months and 2 days. Funeral services and interment took place at San Jose. Alice Russell Howe was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. A. Howe, and until about fifteen years ago resided continuously in Pagosa Springs with her parents. Her entire school life was spent in this city. Several years ago at Venice, Calif., she was united in Marriage to Mr. Harry Albert, and for the past seven or eight years they have made their home at San Jose. Besides the surviving husband, she leave the following immediate relatives, her father, Robt. A. Howe, of Pagosa Springs; her mother, Mrs. Ruby Howe of Venice; and Marguerite, of Venice; grandfather, Wm. Sturgill of Venice, and two uncles, Rollin and Clyde Sturgill. of Venice. The Sun and Archuleta county friends join in deepest sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 13, 1939) Jose Andero Archibeque. Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon from St. Edwards Catholic Church for Baby Jose Andero Archibeque, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Archibeque. The child passed away January 5th at the age of 2 months and 11 days, pneumonia is being the cause of death. .

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(The Pagosa Spring Sun March 19, 1947) Mrs. Arminda Archuleta, 67, died here Tuesday, funeral services will be held Friday from St. Edwards Catholic church. Mrs. Archuleta was born in Pagosa Junction, Her husband died a number of years ago. She is survived by two sons, Frank and Joe Archuleta of Grand Junction, and two daughters. Charlotte Perea of Pagosa springs and delfina Archuleta of Monterey, Calif. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 12, 1959) Juan Pablo Archuleta, 79, a former Pagosa Junction Sheep and cattleman who had lived in Ridgway for the past three years, died Saturday in Mercy Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Parklawn Memorial chapel. Archuleta was born June 25, 1881 at El Rito, N. M. His wife Refugio died four years ago. He is survived by six children, Dan Archuleta and Mrs. Susie A. Jaramillo of Pagosa Junction, Nick Archuleta and Mrs. J. C. Martinez of Ridgeway, Mrs. Manuel Chavez of Salt Lake City, and Mrs Della Martinez of El Rito, N. M., 47 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces an nephews.He was a member of Sacared Heart Catholic church in Durango and of the SPMDTU lodge, also of Durango - Durango Herald-News. .

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(Pagosa Springs Sun January 13 1939) Mrs. Isabelle Archuleta died at _o'clock Monday morning, January _ at the home of her grand-daughter Mrs. Manuel Montoya, Jr., in Pagosa Springs. She had been in ill health for some time but direct cause of death was given as pneumonia. Mrs. Archuleta was born on Nov. 18, 1876 and was 63 years old at time of death. funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and burial was made at Edith, Colo. Surviving their mother are three sons, Narciso Herrera, Frank and Manuel Archuleta all of Edith Colorado and a daughter, Mrs. Ansel Manzanares, who lives in Wyoming. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun February 6, 1920) Mrs. Lauriana Archuleta, wife of the late A. D. Archuleta, passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30, after a week's illness, of pneumonia. Not many were aware that she was ill and her death came as a distinct shock to the residents of this city and county, among whom she has resided for so many years. Lauriana Gallegos was born in Taos, New Mexico, on April 5, 1862, thus being about 58 years of age. She was married at Conejos, Colorado, about 43 years ago to Antonio Don Archuleta, who died two years ago in Mexico. One son, Ross, was born to this union, at whose home in this city the death occurred. Immediate survivors of the good lady are her son, Ross, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. A. Joseph of Taos, New Mexico. Mrs. T. D. Burns of Tierra Amarilla was a first cousin of the deceased. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is believed the services will occur some time tomorrow at the home. The demise of this devoutly religious and highly respected little lady is deeply regretted by all who knew her. She was the daughter of one of the Castillian families of New Mexico, and is in every sense of the word a pioneer of southwestern Colorado. Mr. Archuleta, her husband, was state senator of Conejos County, when this county was formed therefrom, and it was in his honor that Archuleta County was named. To the sorrowing relatives is extended the profound sympathy of the people, and may they find solace in the knowledge that hers was a work well done." .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun January 10, 1947)Mrs. Epitacia Archuleta, 69, died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lucas Martinez in Bayfield. Burial was made at Ignacio. Mrs. Archuleta was born in Gallo, N. M. In 1889 she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Martin of Gallo and lived with them until her marriage to Leon Archuleta in 1899 at Park View N. M. In 1899 they moved to Archuleta County and resided in Trujillo until 1945. Mr. Archuleta died in July of that year. She is survived by three sons, Louis of Grand Junction, Agapito of Bayfield and Pablo of Pagosa Junction, and the one daughter, Mrs. Martinez. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun November 8, 1956) Funeral services were held for Mrs.Inasita M. Archuleta of Pagosa Springs, who died at the home of a daughter in Ogden, Utah, from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Archuleta lived in Pagosa Springs for many years and is very well known in this community. Inasita Madril was born August 17, 1884 in Taos, N.M. to Mr. and Mrs. Libradi Madril. She spent her childhood in Taos and was married to Juan Archuleta 60 years ago in Blanco, N.M. Mr. and Mrs. Archuleta lived at Arboles until March, 1920 when they moved to Pagosa Springs where they made their home until the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, Juan S. Archuleta; four sons, Santiago and Isaac of Pagosa Springs, Joe L. of Herlong, Calif., and John S. Jr. of Henderson Nevada; three daughters, Mrs. Dave Lister and Annie Valdez of Henderson, Nevada, and Mrs. Joe A. Trujillo of Clearfield, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. M. M. Quintana of Aztec, N.M. and Mrs. William M. Padilla of Fruita, Colo., and one brother, Jose A. Madril. She was a member of the Altar society of the local Catholic parish, a devout Christian, a good mother and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew her. Interment was held at Hill Top Cemetery in Pagosa Springs with the Hood Mortuary in charge and Rev. Bernard Rotger officiating. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun July 21, 1925) Mrs. Martha Archuleta, wife of Felix Archuleta, who was taken to a Durango Hospital last week, having been seriously ill for some time with appendicitis and complications passed away in that city Sunday evening. The remains were brought to Pagosa Springs Tuesday evening and taken to Trujillo the following day, where burial and interment occurred yesterday. Deceased was about 25 years of age and the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aguirre of Pagosa Springs. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by one son, five years of age, a brother and three sisters to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. .

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(Grand Junction 1971) Candido Archuleta, 92, of 702 Struthers, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday at Grand Junction Osteopathic Hospital after an illness of several months. He had been a sheepherder, and a resident of Grand Junction for the past five years. He was born on sept. 8, 1879 at Walsenburg, Colo. and spent his childhood there. He was married at Pagosa Springs in December 1904 to Francesquita Roybal. They had lived at Walsenburg, Pagosa Springs and Golden before moving here. Mr Archuleta was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church. He is survived by his wife, a son, Dedacio of Lakewood, and by six daughters, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) Harris of Hotchkiss; Mrs Helen Martinez of Grand Junction; Mrs Abel (Lila) Espinosa of Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Joe (Stella) Padilla of Los Angeles; Mrs. John (Lula) Selph of Pueblo; and Mrs. Joe (Bertha) Gallegos of Ogden, Utah; two brothers, a sister, 32 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren. .

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(Durango, Colorado) Victor Archuleta, 78, of 2603 Columbine Drive, died Monday in Durango, Mr. Archuleta was born Dec. 23 1893 in Walsenberg. He spent his early years in and around Pagosa Springs, farming for 50 years. After leaving the farm he moved to Ignacio. When his wife died in 1965 he came to Durango to live with his daughter. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adolph Olguin, Durango; a son Jose Leo Archuleta, Grand Junction; a sister, Margarita Garcia, magna, Utah; and a brother, Pablo Archuleta, San Diego, Calif. Eight grand children and six great grand children also survive. A Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Mariano Santos in Sacred Heart Church in Durango. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. Recitation will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Ertel-Parklawn. .

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(The Pagosa Springs Sun Thursday April 18, 1985) Carmelita Archuleta passed away on april 11, 1985, She was born on March 13, 1915 in Monero, New Mexico but spent most of her life in Pagosa Springs. She is survived by her son Mike Archuleta of Denver; and daughters Mrs. Frank Pacheco of Denver, Mrs Fred Archuleta, Mrs Don Brinks and Mrs Albert Lucero of Pagosa Springs, and Mrs Rod Bronsen and Marie Morann of Bountiful, Utah. She is survived by 26 grandchildren and 21 great-granchildren. Her three surviving sisters are Irene Martinez of bloomfield, N. M., Margarita Gallegos of Hawthorne Nevada, and Beatrice Lovato of Turly, N.M. Her surviving brothers are Pete R. Montoya of Blanco, N.M. and Pat Montoya of Turly, N.M. a Rosary was held Monday, April 15 and a Mass was held Tuesday, April 16 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was interred at Hilltop Cemetery of Pagosa Springs. .

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