Don M. Archuletta

We used to work together at Stanford GSB. I will never forget his smile!! He was such a fun colleague and a very good person. My sincere condolences to the family.

Man dad. I really do miss hearing your voice! Ill cherish each and every moment we ever connected. Ill never forget all the love and support you ever gave me. The vacations the Christmases the clean clothes on my back. There always being food to eat. When I was sick you and mom always took care of me and Julie. I love you for all of what you did for me. I just wish that once Julie had her first kid that you and mom didnt change as much. I wish that she didnt take you and moms time from the people who really needed you and moms time and love including myself. But you two were always helping Julie in raising her kid at the time and once she had more kids . You and mom became more and more distant from all the family. It hurt them it hurt me! I love you no matter what dad . It hurts but I will always love you. Im the last one standing out of our family. So its up to me to tell the truth and tell my story of how I got to where Im at today. I hate the fact that after Julie passed away you gave up ! Im still alive and here! You still had family that loved you and needed you. You didnt have to give up. Well Im never giving up! My story will be told. Im sure you didnt leave me anything which wouldn\’t matter. I want you ! I do have an orange brush from you that you used to use. I wrapped in a shirt I have that you got me years ago. Then I put it in a zip lock bag so that nothing ever happens to it. Its all I have left of yours. Thankfully Julie\’s husband and kids get the house and everything else hehe…. it was their plan all along. Love you Dad.

Don, you will be in our hearts forever. We love your sweet face.

Uncle Don, you were the best godfather a girl could ask for. I’m so sorry I can’t be there today in person. I love you dearly & will miss you so much.

Veronica Zaragoza-Archuletta

I will miss you, Don. You were always looking out for students, staff, and faculty during your time at Stanford GSB. Your personal commitment—coming in early and staying late to support our faculty and staff—has meant so much to us. You were the first IT staff member in our department to receive the Spence Service Award, and you set a high standard for all of us to follow in IT support here at the GSB. You will be missed!

Don, I know you are with your loved ones. I have many fond memories of the years we shared as a family. The years we worked at WECO, the birth of our children, joys, and losses. You will be missed by many. Rest easy in the arms of our Lord.🕊❤️🕊

Primo,
You were an important person to my Mom, Ana. She felt of you as a son!
We love and miss you.

I will miss my dear friend Don greatly. Friends since our high school days at Pueblo East and since he moved back to Pueblo several years ago. During these last years, Don and I went to many sports activities together – he especially enjoyed girls softball and CSU-P basketball. We were regular lunch partners at Pass Key, Rita’s, Cat’s Pourhouse and many more. We had lunch together with Randy Heaton the Friday before Don’s death. When we said goodbye that day, I never would have imagined that it would be for the last time. Don, I’m glad that you will be reunited with your wife and daughter in Heaven. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you.