"Operations to Unit 233, come in Arko, Last call to Unit 233, Fly with the Angels"
William Francis Arko, 62, of Eagle Nest passed away from a tragic accident on November 13, 2019. He is preceded in death by his son, Scott Arko, parents, Lorene and Leo Arko and sister, Janet Arko Johnson. He was born and raised in Eagle Nest, NM before joining the U.S. Army for 4 years in Washington. After returning from his service in the Army, William worked in the Moreno Valley area for the remainder of his life as a father, brother, and a dear friend to the community. He enjoyed spending his time contributing to the community by cutting trees, reducing the prairie dog population, spending time at the lake, and snowmobiling. William is survived by his son Brian, his brothers and sisters, Agnes Gibson (Scott) of Eagle Nest, NM, Anna Pabst (Mike) of Roswell, NM, Ernie Arko (Barbara LeBeck) of Albuquerque, NM, brother in-law, Richard Johnson, Michael Arko of Monroe, LA, Leo Arko (Barbara) of Eagle Nest, NM, Rita Butts (Michael) of Welch, MN, Nina Arko-Hay (Kenneth) of Nambe, NM, David Arko (Sharon) of Ft. Collins, CO, longtime co-workers at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and many other relatives and friends.
Rosary will be recited on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 9:30 AM at St. Mel’s Catholic Church in Eagle Nest with funeral mass to follow at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at the E Town Cemetery in Elizabethtown. Reception will follow at the Eagle Nest Community Center.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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| Name | William Arko |
| Date of Birth | 1957 |
| Date of Death | November 13th, 2019 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos | |
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818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos NM 87571 United States |
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I had worked on Willie’s crew for a short time and remember his unique sense of humor and strong work ethic. My deepest condolences to his family and to his extended family at the CO-OP. Rest In Peace Willie.
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To the Arko family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of our buddy Willie we will really miss him at Kit Carson he was a person that would give the shirt off his back to help you I'm sure he will be snowmobiling on heavens clouds he's might be gone but will not be forgotten our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kenny and Michelle Varos
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So very sorry for your loss, William was always so nice to our family , as we have known the Arko’s For 40 years. Ours hearts are so sad , and are prayers go out to his loving family . Sharon, JB, Brittany Butts
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Truly unique person. Always gave it his everything. You were appreciated more than you knew. A good friend and wonderful person. Thank you for being a great teacher and example to many. You will be missed.
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I am sorry for your loss. Willy had a unique personality and that is what made him a special person. He would always be making wise cracks. He was a great worker who loved working hard. I will miss working with him. We had one thing in common our love for sweets especially ice cream. Rest easy my friend.
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William was one of the genuine people of the Valley. Always interested in how others were faring in life, always there to lend a hand to friends and strangers alike...just a kind man with a good heart. My sympathies to all the Arko Family.
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Our deepest condolences to all of the Arko family and friends. So very sorry for your loss William will be missed. May he rest in Peace
Jeff and Karla
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To the arkos family, l grew up with the Arko family. I remember William very well growing up with him and his family. He was quite guy if I remember right. Time goes by so fast. His brother Ernie and went to school together and college at highlands University. I could go and on about William and his family. My wife Judy and myself gave or sympathy to the Arko family and friends. William was a awesome guy. AMEN.
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So very sorry to hear of William's tragic death. He will be sorely missed, and we wish we had gotten to spend more time with him. He was a teen-ager when I met him. Tony and Trudy (Arko) Fell
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William Arko! May you rest in peace dear classmate! So very sorry that Ernie and I were unable to attend your funeral! But your family will remain in our prayers! Fly high with the Angels, William! Judy and Ernie LeDoux
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William was a great friend to me and my family when we lived in Lake View Pines. We routinely shared work stories as we both worked for local utilities in the Eagle Nest / Angel Fire area. He will be missed my many. The Dan and Karen Ashton Family
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life is precious, you were always friendly when you stopped me to chat on the road. As one of the responding EMT's I pray that God's hands hold you close and that your heavenly wings are strong.
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Our deepest condolences to the family and all who knew William. He was a genuine friend to all, and William will be sorely missed. God bless the family as they deal with this tragedy.
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