Ruben Archuleta

Ruben M. Archuleta Jr. was born January 16, 1991 to Ruben M. Archuleta Sr. and Maxine Archuleta. Ruben married the love of his life, Teresa M. Archuleta. They became one on January 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Archuleta; sons, Ruben Archuleta III, Jonathan Archuleta and Joe Ray; daughters, Niki and Destiny; and also raised his sister-in-law, Valerie. He is also survived by his mother, Maxine Archuleta; sister, Elia Archuleta; brothers, Nathan Padilla and his wife, Tiffany, Manny Archuleta and his fiancée, Cynthia and Max Archuleta; nephews, Lucas Archuleta, Nathan Clovis Archuleta, Jeremy Ponce and one on the way; nieces, Destiny and Hope Padilla, Neveah Archuleta and Vanessa Archuleta. Also left to cherish Ruben’s memory are grandmother, Elia Serna, grandfather, Chuey Aguilar, favorite aunt, Angela Serna and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ruben is preceded in death by loving father, Ruben “Hammer” Archuleta Sr., Jennie Valadez, Serveo Jr. Serna, Joe and Teresa Chacon, favorite uncle, Louie Serna. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nathan Padilla, Manny Archuleta, Max Archuleta, Carlos Chacon, Jeffery Chacon, Johnny Peralta, Joe Ray Sanchez, Roger Orona, Patrick Sedillo, Angela Serna, Elia Archuleta, Anastacio Sanchez Jr., Ruben Archuleta III, Jonathan Archuleta, Johnny Lucero, Rena Orona, Louie Ray Contreras and Tommy Miranda,Yvonne Olivares, Emily Tegeda, Louie Salcido and Issac Hernandez. Ruben Jr. was a wonderful husband, dad, son, brother, and uncle. His wife was his heart, his kids were his soul, and his family was his life. He was a great person and an especially great dad. He always provided for his family and helped anyone in need. He had such a big heart and was such a loving person. Ruben was a wonderful son who loved his parents very much and also had to have his shake and tea everyday. A Prayer Service for Ruben Archuleta Jr. will be held at 7pm, Friday, June 22, 2012 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Service will be held at 10am, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at South Park Cemetery. The family requests that no gang attire is worn to the services for Ruben Jr. The Family will be receiving family and friends at 1410 S. Madison.

Ruben Archuleta

January 16, 1991 - June 15, 2012