Fallen Firefighter

 

 

 

Gary Archibeque

May 25, 1965 - June 19, 2004

Gary was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico and was raised in Vaughn, New Mexico. After graduating from high school he attended college  in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Gary moved to Show Low in 1997. Gary worked at Foxworth-Galbraith and as a reserve firefighter. Gary loved fishing and hunting. Ocassionally he would go golfing. He loved sports and was very involved in basketball, football and track during his youth.

Gary died suddendly of a heart attack while on duty with the Show Low Fire Department.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

"I will always remember Gary as a fun-loving, happy guy; always ready to make you smile."

Captain Richard Cue