Helen S. Archuleta

Helen S. Archuleta

  Helen S. Archuleta, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 25, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born March 24, 1927, in Santa Rita, NM and raised in Silver City, NM.

  Helen met her husband, Don Archuleta, when he was employed with the copper mines in Bayard, NM. They embarked on their 50-year marriage on Aug. 22, 1953.  As a mining family, they relocated to Kearny, AZ while raising their children, Gloria, Ernie, and Don. Helen stood by Don through several strikes and many of Don’s part-time ranch hand jobs.  Kearny became home and they had three more children, George, Margie and Johnny.  They retired in Kearny.

  Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Don Archuleta, and her daughter, Gloria Martinez.

  In addition to her children, Helen is survived by brother, Art Sierra; sisters, Hope Alviso, Cecilia Abalos and Ysabel Arzola; and daughter-in-law, Daureen Archuleta.  Helen had 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends, who were touched by her warmth and kindness.

  Helen was a source of love, strength, and guidance to her family and friends.  She had a great sense of humor and a wonderful ability to make others smile.  Those who knew her best will always treasure her corny jokes and big heart.

  Memorial services will be held May 3, 2025, at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church, 501 Victoria Cir., Kearny, AZ 85137. Viewing begins at 9 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Kearny Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the General Kearny Inn after graveside services.