Jesus Ornelas, Jr. June 8, 1980 ~ October 25, 2026 age 46

The Rosary for Jesus Ornelas, Jr., 46, of Portales, will be recited at 10:00 AM, Monday, at St. Helen Catholic Church.  Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Francisco Carbajal at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery.

Jesus Ornelas, Jr. was born June 8, 1980 in Portales to the home of Betty Rita (Romero) and Jesus Ornelas, and died October 25, 2026.  Jesus was a bricklayer by trade, and grew up learning from his father.  For several years he lived in Midland, TX where he worked for his uncle.  He had been living in Portales for the past ten years.  Jesus was a talented artist, and enjoyed listening to music.

He is survived by two sons, Jesus Ornelas III of Portales and Santiago Ornelas of Clovis; his mother and father, Betty and Jesus Ornelas of Portales; and a brother, Sammy Ornelas and his life partner, Jessica Gallegos of Portales.

A more complete obituary will follow.