The SNACK GOD who invented DORITOS has passed away ... but TMZ has learned his funeral is nacho average ceremony ... 'cause the guy will be buried with 3 FLAVORS of his prized invention.

Arch West -- the 97-year-old ex-Frito-Lay legend -- died last week, and his daughter announced the family plans on "tossing Doritos chips in before they put the dirt over the urn" when he is buried.

TMZ spoke with West's son-in-law ... who tells us the family will use Original, Cool Ranch and Nacho flavored Doritos, since those were West's favorite. He was NOT a fan of the Cheeseburger flavor, so those will not be used.

According to his daughter, West came up with the idea for Doritos during a family vacation to San Diego ... when he discovered a snack shack selling fried tortilla chips in 1961.

Snack strong in heaven, Arch.

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Thank you, Mr. West, for making me fat with your delicious Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, and Toasted Corn triangles of awesome. Rest in peace.

My favorites are the Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch.

One that I really liked is no longer made, the 3D Doritios. They were around from the late 1990s-early 2000s.

Cool Ranch is my favorite, Rest in peace, Arch!

:rip: Arch West

Who would have thought they'd ever see the words "Doritos" and "age 97" in the same sentence?

I LOVE nacho cheese Doritos. Thank you, Mr. West. :rip:

Who would have thought they'd ever see the words "Doritos" and "age 97" in the same sentence?

True. Also, Betty White is 89 and she eats hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis. She has mentioned it before in interviews.

True. Also, Betty White is 89 and she eats hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis. She has mentioned it before in interviews.

I would be sick of eating hot dogs and french fries on a regular basis

^Agreed. I forgot she also mentioned that she eats red licorice.

RIP to the creator of Doritos.

^Agreed. I forgot she also mentioned that she eats red licorice.

RIP to the creator of Doritos.

I like red licorice but I do not eat red licorice often but the black licorice are nasty though!

I love Doritos, and will honor Mr. West's memory by buying a bag.

Thank you, Mr. West, for making snack time a little more fun. RIP

Doritos were a regular staple during D&D get-togethers back in the 80's and early 90's.

Current favorites: Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese.

Looks like Nancho Cheese and Cool Ranch are the popular flavors here

R.I.P. Mr West!

TMZ has learned his funeral is nacho average ceremony ...

That has to be the stupidest pun I've ever read. :rolleyes:

my favourites are chilli heatwave, nacho cheese

One of the best snacks of all time. I like mine with salsa. I usually eat a lot of them during football season. R.I.P. .MR. West. :(