Reynaldo Ronquillo Archuleta

It is with heavy hearts and yet fond memories that we announce the passing of Reynaldo Ronquillo Archuleta on October 23, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Picacho, NM to Anastacio and Guadalupe Archuleta.  Farming was his father's  interest, and as the 2nd son, Reynaldo (Archie), joined his older brother Anastacio Archuleta, Jr. with managing the farm.

In 1948, Archie was the first of his brothers to join the Army. He was deployed to Germany where he received the Army Occupation Medal. His three brothers later served: Mike U.S. Army, Danny, U.S.Air Force, and Raymond, U.S. Marines. Archie was honorably discharged on June 17, 1952.

Upon his return to Las Cruces, as a veteran he qualified for a job at White Sands Missile Range as a Material Segregator and Classifier. In March of 1967, Archie and three other civilian employees were selected to represent White Sands Missile Range to travel to Vietnam as members of the “Quick Action Assistance Teams”. The four volunteers, all veteran WSMR employees would leave to Ft. Lee, VA for briefings and team assignments before leaving for overseas. The assignment was for six months.

As an active member of the Knights of Columbus, joining in 1994; Archie and his good friend Billy Garcia participated in many events including setting up for bingo and enchilada dinners.

Archie is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Dolores Carbajal Archuleta. His three daughters, Cookie Brillant, PJ Pugh (Rus) and Deb Postier, five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. His brothers, Mike of Las Cruces, NM, Danny (Nancy) of Huntsville, AL, Alvino (Margie) of Huntsville, AL, Raymond (Espy) of Aurora, Co., and sister Dotie Hale of Las Cruces, NM.

 Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1240 S. Espina Street. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with the Reverend Alejandro Reyes, Celebrant. Inurnment of cremains will follow at the columbarium at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapel of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com