Archibeque, Lionel

Lionel "Archie" Archi-beque, 72, of Rancho Bernardo, passed away 
suddenly on January 25, 2010. Archie was born to Alcario and 
Ramona Archibeque in Phoenix, AZ on December 9, 1937. After 
high school, Archie immediately enlisted the U.S. Navy. He 
proudly served his country for 30 years and retired as a Command 
Master Chief. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Leah 
Archibeque. Archie is also survived by his sister, Betty Patton; son, 
Michael Archibeque; daughters, Corvie Ross and Marcia Blain and 
his stepchildren, Michael Nanz, Margie Smilowitz and Marilyn 
Rieken; eight grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Archie 
enjoyed his retirement playing golf, cooking for his family and 
friends and serving as the President of his Homeowners 
Association with a very vibrant personality. He will be sorely 
missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. Services will 
be held at MCAS Miramar Chapel on Saturday, February 6th, at 
11:30 a.m. A celebration of Archie's life will follow on Base at The 
Palms Restaurant/NCO Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may 
be made in Archie's name to Disabled American Veterans.

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on February 2, 2010