Emmett J. Archuletta
Marriages
Mary Vigil - July 13, 1953
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Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obituary - October 16, 2014
Emmett J. Archuletta
February 13, 1931 - October 11, 2014
Emmett J. Archuletta, 83, of Greeley, Colorado passed away on October 11, 2014, at SwedishMedical Center in Englewood, Colorado. He was born on February 13, 1931, to Julian and Anna Marie (Trujillo) Archuletta in Mancos, Colorado.
Emmett grew up in Mancos and moved to Fruita, Colorado when he was 19 years old. At age 21, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged October 30, 1953. On July 13, 1957, he married Mary Vigil. Emmett moved to Greeley in 1960, and worked as a baker at UNC before beginning his career with Hensel Phelps Construction. He retired in 1985.
Services will include a visitation from 5 - 8:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. both Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Adamson Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 915 12th Street, Greeley, and interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to “Weld County Veteran’s Memorial” in care of Adamson Funeral Home, 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to his family at adamsonchapels.com.