Dorothy, 86, passed April 1, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for 47 years. She was a Domestic Engineer.
Dorothy was born on August 10, 1938, to Juan Marquez and Cecilia Manchego Marquez. She married Rey Archuleta on June 6, 1958.
Dorothy loved Rey like no other. She also loved her kids, grandkids, and great-grandbabies. Dorothy loved a clean house, and she would go nowhere until the house was clean. She took pride in having an immaculate house.
Dorothy was an Air Force wife for 22 years. She and the kids followed Rey to all duty stations. The family grew up all over the United States but never had to take them overseas.
Dorothy was married to Rey for 58 years, and they had three children.
She is survived by her children and their families: son, Donny T. (Maria); grandson, Chaz (Amanda); eight great-grandchildren: Isiah, Cierra, Dominic, Leah, Dontez, Daniella, Onyx, and Nova; daughter, Michelle; two grandchildren, Sol and Uriah Rey (Justine); great-grandson, Deon; daughter, Yvette (Rick); two grandsons, Marc (Chelzie) and Joshua; and seven great-grandchildren: Aurora and Koda Rey, Lily, Jayiez, CatAlina, Julian, and Xaiden. She is also survived by her brother, Ricky, and her sisters, Barbara and Tammy (Gino).
She was preceded in death by Rey Archuleta, Johnny Marquez, Stella Marquez, Duane Marquez, Peggy Rubacava, Billy Marquez, Elenore Marquez, Sandra Marquez, Larry Marquez and baby Jordan.
A Rosary will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Colorado Springs.
Judy abeyta
16 Apr 2025She was such a beautiful lady. They loved to dance. We would always run in to them. Loved both of your parents. My deepest condolences for all the family.
Debbie Hatfield
17 Apr 2025Yvette – I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time 🙏
Anselma. Montoya
18 Apr 2025Donny, Michelle, Yvette, and families, please accept my most sincere condolences. Your Mom was a very special lady, and she was loved very much. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was always willing and ready to help at OLOG . But now she is with the love of her life, your dad in Heaven. Hang on to all your beautiful memories, they will bring you many smiles. I love you all. God bless all of you.