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Ben L. Archuleta was born in Glendale, AZ, in 1951. He died October 9, 2025, peacefully at home after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's (stage 5) in 2022. Ben left behind his wife, Peggy Ollerton Archuleta, son Elias Benito Archuleta, daughter Bianca Archuleta, stepchildren April Maloy (Frank), Bryant Huling, Shay Jankowski (Kyle), November Huling, and his brother, Iven Archuleta. He also left behind numerous loved ones, in-laws, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Ben was a happy man who often said he loved people, and he showed his love by making friends with strangers everywhere he went. He also loved classic cars, guitars, music, racquetball, thrift stores, and his 1964 Dodge Polara racecar. He had endless patience, clear to the end of his life, and a sense of humor that also endured nearly to the end. He was the ideal companion who always put his sweetheart first and was truly her best, most trusted, most loyal friend.

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