Maria was born on April 21, 1931 in Canjilon, New Mexico from the union of Antonio and Tiofila Lopez. She spent her childhood in Canjilon and was raised by her grandmother, Martinita Lopez.
She married Jose D. Rivera and he preceded her in death. She married David Archuleta on July 29, 1992 in Grand Junction and he survives.
Maria was of the Christian faith. She worked for St Mary’s Hospital as a Supervisor of the Environmental Services Team.
Maria enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, walking and working. She loved being with her family.
Maria leaves behind her husband, David Archuleta of Grand Junction, a son, Jose Alfredo Vargas of Grand Junction, three daughters, Diane Fuhrman of Denver, Colorado, Patricia Kramer of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Christina Evans of Arvada, Colorado.
Other survivors include two cousins, Julia Garcia of Espanola, New Mexico and Eva Purser of White Rock, New Mexico, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was Godmother to Lorraine Granlund of Grand Junction, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Lopez.
Burial will take place in Canjilon, New Mexico at a later date.
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