Sandra Joyce Archuleta

In loving memory of Sandra Archuleta, 82, of Denver, Colorado. She passed away on Friday December 22, 2023, in Lakewood, Colorado. Sandra was born on May 4, 1941, and was raised in the west Denver area. She was the beloved matriarch and devoted mother who raised 15 children. Sandra Archuleta was the daughter of Alphonso Maes and Rose Trujillo. She grew up in Denver surrounded by love and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Archuleta, mother, father, brothers Donnie Lee Trujillo, Alphonso Maes, Leroy Maes, Galvin Urtado (Shorty), sister Shelly Urtado and her two sons, John Vigil and Reno Vigil. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Berumen (Phil), Bernadette Archuleta, and her son Patrick Archuleta (Christie), grandchildren Angelina, Michael, Charles II, Jonnie, Charlie, and Alexandria .She raised her 7 sisters and 1 brother; Nancy, Stephanie, Linda, Galvin, Shelly, Paula, Elizabeth and Sheila. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren. She left behind a legacy of family values and resilience. A nurturing and selfless soul, Sandra Archuleta dedicated her life to raising and nurturing her 15 children. Her love knew no bounds, and she tirelessly worked to provide a stable and loving environment for each and every one of her children. Her legacy lives on in the strong family bonds she fostered, and the lessons of compassion, resilience, and unity she imparted. Sandra Archuleta faced life's challenges with grace and determination. Her strength was unwavering, even in the face of adversity. She instilled in her children the values of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of standing together as a family. May Sandra Archuleta find eternal peace, reunited with her loved ones who have gone before her. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched, and her legacy continues through the generations she lovingly nurtured. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.