Ernestina Charron, age 85, passed away on August 11, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, CO for over 55 years and was formerly a resident of Las Vegas, NM, Pueblo, CO, and Sacramento, CA. She was a former military spouse and was a stay-at-home Mom.
Ernestina was born on May 9, 1940 to Donaciano Archuleta and Rose (Gonzales) (Archuleta) Vigil in Trujillo, NM. She attended Centennial High School in Pueblo, CO, and graduated in 1959. On June 15,1963 she married her soulmate, Alfred P. Charron, in Colorado Springs, CO.
She grew up on a ranch with a large, extended family, where she learned the values of hard work and resourcefulness. As a young adult, she enjoyed going to dances, often having so much fun that her brothers sometimes had to pull her away to head back home.
Tina was a devoted wife and mother, always taking care of her family through both pleasant and difficult times. She was known for her outgoing personality, artistic spirit, generosity, practicality, resilience, quick-wit, and amicableness — traits that made her a joy to be around.
Tina had a deep love for nature and was especially fond of plants and gardening. Her favorite flowers were roses and sunflowers. In quieter moments, she enjoyed reading, working on word searches, crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles. Her faith was a guiding force in her life. As a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, Tina was strong in her beliefs and found joy in sharing ministry and posting Bible scriptures throughout her home.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Alfred; her eight children: Anna of Las Vegas, NV, Andrea Huelsman, and Angela of Colorado Springs, CO, Audrey (Gregory) Lewis of Phoenix, AZ, Anthony, and Arthur of Colorado Springs, CO, Albert, and Aaron of Denver, CO; her siblings: Heraclio Margarito “Mike” (Dolores) Archuleta of Luling, LA, Frances (Tom) Lujan of Greeley, CO, Virginia Lopez of Pueblo, CO, Rose Romero of Sun City Center, FL, Raynard Vigil, Mary Elaine Austin of Denver, CO, Briant (Barbara) Vigil of Colorado Springs, CO, Millie (Mike) Miller of Amarillo, TX, and Rita Martinez of Denver, CO; her grandchildren: Davina Contreras, Quincy Toussaint, Grace (Garcia) Charron, Jessusa (Cavazos) Valdez, Zaria Lewis, Jacob Charron, Arthur B. Charron, Nick Barreras, Myah Lewis, Caylin Huelsman, Aaron Charron Jr, and Mario Villegas; and her great-grandchildren: Javian Contreras, Sian Contreras, Khloe Garcia, Jaclyn Toussaint, Dante Ramirez, Zaina Toussaint, Tifa Valdez, Jamie Charron, and Anyla Sainz-Charron; and her great great granddaughter: Vivienne Alvidrez. She is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her tremendously.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Donaciano Archuleta and Rose (Gonzales) (Archuleta) Vigil; her stepfather: Ernesto Vigil; her son: Adrian Charron; her siblings: Pablo Archuleta, Cruz (Archuleta) Hernandez, Juan Archuleta and Jose D. Archuleta; and her great-granddaughter: Milani Sainz-Charron.
At the family’s request there is no service but her celebration of life will be held in the near future.
Inurnment was done at the Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs, CO.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your prayers and expressions of sympathy shown to us during our time of bereavement of our wonderful Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Cousin, and Aunt.
“And he said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise”” (Luke 23:43)