Sandra Lorraine Borunda

Our precious Mama, Sandra Lorraine Borunda, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Born in Española, NM to Ramon and Pilar Archuleta, she held a special place in everyone's heart due to her short stature, generosity, kindness and love. Her Daddy lovingly called her his 'half-pint'. One of 11 Siblings, she was mischevious but full of love, helping to care for her younger siblings. She always loved children and pets. This led to her working for Family's by caring for their children. She graduated from Española Valley High School in 1969 and moved to California to help her family for a brief time. When she returned home, she married and had children of her own. It was her nature to be devoted and loving which made her the best Mom in the world! Our Mama was small and delicate, yet full of heart and strength. All who have met her, remember a fun or endearing memory with her. She loved fiercely but was also loved in return. She was very proud of her children and more so of her grandchildren. She loved God and her Family with all her heart!! While she endured many health challenges these last years, she displayed a deep strength we all were unaware she had. She was kind, very generous and so sweet. She loved to joke, loved music and could be found dancing and being silly with her granddaughter and great nieces. Everyone loved her, especially her Mom's dachshund, Niña!! She IS greatly missed, but we take comfort in knowing she is in paradise with our God and her loved ones.

Sandra is preceded in death by her Parents; brother, Manuel Archuleta; sisters, Mary Agnes Maestas & Sarah Gutierrez; her brother in-law, Joe Quintana; God-mother, Bessie Romero & other close relatives.

Sandra is survived by her children, Dilia Borunda (Bernie), Daniel and Margarita Borunda. Her Grandaughter, Danielle Borunda and Grandsons, Joseph, Justin and Joshua Padilla, all of Española. Her siblings: Juvela Naranjo (Mike), Viola Quintana, Roy Archuleta (Lorraine), Roberto (Loretta), Prescilla Riofrio (Fabian), Martha Salazar (Jesse), Geraldine Sena (Jose), Joseph Archuleta; close Cousin, Julie Vigil Gonzales and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and loved ones.

Thank you all for supporting our family with love and prayers during this time. God bless you.