Jose Leondro Archuleta of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on March 7, 1946, in Pitkin, Colorado to Arsenio Archuleta and Marie Espinoza. He spent his childhood in Pitkin and graduated from Gunnison High School; Class of 1964. After high school, Leon proceeded to honorably serve his country with the Department of Army during the Vietnam war, serving 5 years.

 On October 11, 1969, Leon married the love of his life, Vera Mae Duran (passed on October 6, 1988). Leon and Vera went on to have three children: Leondro M Archuleta, Michael Archuleta, and Rose Archuleta. He worked as a Miner for most of his career and as a truck driver for a brief period before retiring.

 Leon loved playing horseshoes, pool, and tennis when he was younger. He was a proud member of Calvary Chapel of Montrose, Colorado and St. Peters Church in Gunnison, Colorado and will be remembered as a devoted child of God. 

He leaves behind his 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his four siblings Marie Rossmiller, Raquel Archuleta, Elizabeth Christensen, and Fred Archuleta.

 Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Leon on June 13, 2026, at Calvary Chapel of Montrose, 2201 S Townsend, Suite D, Montrose, CO 81401 at 10:30 AM, officiated by Ben Garate. Internment of ashes and a Military Tribute is to follow at 3:00 PM at Gunnison Cemetery, 41001 Hwy 50, Gunnison, CO 81230.