Alfonso J. Archuleta, 75, of Vadito passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on July 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Josephine Josie Archuleta, sons, Alfonso Jr. (Sarah) and Boyd (Lupe), grandchildren, Boyd Jr., JoAnn, step-grandchildren, Jason, Liz, Christina and Joel, great-granddaughter, Flora, brothers and sisters, Lucy, Wilbert (Aurora), Alice (Bob), Adelina (Sonny), brothers and sisters in law, George (Ruby), William (Lorraine), Julie (Gilbert), special niece, Georgina, many other relatives and lifelong friends from the surrounding area.
A Memorial Service was held on July 13, 2013 at the Spanish Baptist Church on Ranchitos Road in Taos.