Eli Chris Archuleta

November 7, 1958 - July 15, 2018

Capulin resident Chris Eli Archuleta, 59, passed away July 15, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1958 in Alamosa, Colorado, the beloved son of Eloy Archuleta and Josie Quintana Archuleta. Chris was outgoing and never knew a stranger. He had a love for music and played the guitar beautifully. Chris loved everything outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He had a sense of humor and loved to laugh as well as make others laugh. Chris loved his mother Josie and took care of her for 5 years. Chris will be deeply missed and all his family and friends. Survivors include his mother; Josie Archuleta; brother Al (Emma) Archuleta, Valoy (Neomi) Archuleta, Lee Archuleta; sisters Maxine (Scott) Bradfish, Rita Johnson, Hilda (Ray) Gonzalez, Rose (Tony) Garcia. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by father Eloy Archuleta; brother Joey Archuleta. A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Capulin. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM also at St Joseph Catholic Church. Inurnment will be held at the Capulin Cemetery. The care of arrangements have been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.