Wallace T. Archuleta Sr., 62 of Talpa passed away unexpectedly March 5. 2011. He is preceded in death by parents, Ricardo and Alicia Archuleta, brothers, Patricio and Clarence Archuleta. He is survived by sons, Wallace Archuleta, Jr., (Lynda) and Anthony Archuleta (Marie), mother of his children, Pauline Vigil, grandchildren, Krystal, Hillary, Marcos, Paula, Brian, Santiago, Raelynn, great-granddaughter, Aliyah, sister, Bernice Romero (Delfido), brothers, Juan Archuleta (Ruby), Fred Archuleta (Yolanda), Pablo Archuleta (Judy), Richard Archuleta (Irene), children he raised Antonio and Tamara Casias,, Carl Velarde who was like his son, special niece, Brenda Medina and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on March 10, 2011 Rosary was recited on March 10, 2011 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 10 AM at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment to follow at the Talpa Cemetery.