Obituary

Rudolfo "Rudy" Leal-Alaniz Obituary Memorial services for Rudolfo or Rudy Alaniz, or as many knew him as Rudy Leal will be announced soon. Rudolfo Leal-Alaniz was born Jan. 14, 1957 in Kerrville, Tx to Leonor (Leal) and Amado Alaniz, and passed from this life early on...

Chaleeporn Hollmann Obituary Chaleeporn Hollmann, 62, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday evening, May 22 nd , 2025, at Good Life Senior Assisted Living & Memory Care in Portales, NM. SERVICES: There will be a funeral service held on Sunday, June 8 th ,...

Robert "Dink" Miller Obituary Funeral services for Robert "Dink" Miller, 84, of Floyd, NM will be held a10:00 AM, Sat., May 31, 2025 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Randy Dunson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Floyd Cemetery with Thomas McAlister, Harold...

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Lila “Nana” Watkins, who left us on May 23, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on July 25, 1929, Lila grew up in a ranch near Roswell, NM, before moving to Portales, where she graduated high school and began her career in...

Van Nation Obituary Funeral services for Van Nation, 63, of Portales will be held at 2:00 PM, Sat., May 17, 2025 at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Pritchett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Matthew Johnson, Dave Lortie, Reed...

Bessie Jones Obituary Graveside services for Bess Jones, 103, currently of Midland, TX will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the Portales Cemetery with Scott P. Reeves officiating.  Public viewing for Mrs. Jones will be until 8 PM Wednesday and from 8...

Randall Small Obituary Funeral services for Randall Small, 57, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 AM, Sat., May 10, 2025 at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Don Thomas officiating, assisted by Rev. Cheston Fair.  Burial will be in the Portales Cemetery with...

Dennis Pena Obituary The funeral for Dennis Pena, 63, of Portales, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thurs., May 8, 2025 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Kyler Silva officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with David Pena, Michael Pena, Albert Pena, Robert...

Jeannie Martinez Obituary The Rosary for Jeannie Martinez, 56, of Portales, will be recited at 9:00 AM, Thurs., May 8, 2025 at St. Helen Catholic Church, and will be followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 AM with Fr. Francisco Carbajal officiating.  Burial...

Evila Armijo Obituary The Rosary for Eva Armijo, 79, of Portales will be recited at 9:00 AM, Fri., May 2, 2025 at St. Helen Catholic Church, and will be followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 AM with Fr. Francisco Carbajal as Celebrant.  Burial will follow...