Ned Archuleta

I AM FREE Do not grieve for me, for I am FREE! I'm following the path God laid for me; I took his hand when I heard his call; I could not stay another day to laugh, to love or to carve another sculpture; I turned my back and left it all, tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that calling at the end of day. If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joy and laughter shared, Ah! Yes these things I too will miss but be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I treasured much good teach-ings, traditions & family.  Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, don't lengthen it now with unnecessary grief. Lift up your hearts till we meet again. We the family of our beloved husband, brother, uncle and godfather of Ned Archuleta would like to thank our Lord for his life here on earth, he was a man of great knowledge in his native tradition, a great artist in his own technique and shared many blessing and prayers in what his talented hands completed.  You will be missed dearly. Yevonn Manuelito Archuleta (wife), Flora Archuleta, Albert (Lucy) Archuleta, Annabelle (Andy) Romero, Shelley Archuleta, Lawrence (Carlotta) Archuleta, Goddaughter Caitlyn Tafoya,  many nephews and nieces. Special Thanks to Taos Pueblo Health & Community, Ezra Bayles, TPPD James Gladeau, Summer Mirabal, Waylon Brown, Rivera Funeral Home & Crematory, TP Government and all family & friends for donations and prayers given. Alt-hough it was an unusual gathering of grieving we hope you all will understand our loss as we fulfilled our brother's wishes.  A memorial service is planned sometime forthcoming.  Blessing to everyone! Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos.  To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com