Obituary

Laura Bucknell Obituary courtesy of Wheeler Mortuary A Rosary for Laura Bucknell, 65, of Portales, will be recited at 10:00 AM, Fri., Feb. 27, 2026 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel.  In addition, a reception in her honor will be held in the Zia Room of the Campus Union...

Ronald Johnson Obituary Funeral services for Ronald D. Johnson, 67, of Portales, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thurs., Feb. 26, 2026, in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Bedan Belen officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Julian Valero, Orlando...

Manuel Gallegos, Jr. Obituary The Rosary for Manuel Gallegos, Jr. will be recited at 9:00 AM, Wed., Feb. 25, 2026, at St. Helen Catholic Church.  Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10:00 AM with Fr. Francisco Carbajal officiating.  Burial will be in the Portales...

    Anna Ruth was born in the Hensley Hospital in Portales, NM to Leslie and Joyce Fraze of Rogers, NM. Their home was located half way between the Rogers and Dora communities. Anna Ruth graduated from Dora High School in 1959.   While in school she was...

Courtesy of Wheeler Mortuary Leta Grimes Obituary Funeral services for Leta Grimes, 96, of Portales will be held at 2:30 PM, Fri., Feb. 20, 2026 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Bro. Don Hay officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Joe Ham,...

Ret. CMSgt Ralph Bergsieker Obituary Funeral services for Ret. CMSgt Ralph F. Bergsieker, 79, of Portales will be held at 10:00 AM, Mon., Feb. 23, 2026, in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Eddy Wilhoit, Kendall Levacy,...

Patricia Harper Obituary Graveside services for Pat Harper, 87, of Roswell, NM will be held at 1:00 PM, Fri., Feb. 20, 2026 in the Portales Cemetery with her husband, Dennis Harper officiating assisted by her son-in-law, Jonathan Wolkwitz.  All of her dear friends...

Rosa Carter Obituary The Rosary for Rosa Marie Carter, 82, of Portales, will be recited at 10:30 AM, Mon., Feb. 2, 2026 at St. Helen Catholic Church.  Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Fr. Francisco Carbajal officiating. Rosa Maria Carter...

David Paulk Obituary David Paulk, age 71, died on January 26, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1954, to Ralph and Esther (Debo) Paulk. David brought a unique charm to the world, reminiscent of the heroes he admired in his beloved westerns. From the moment he saw his first...

Courtesy of Wheeler Mortuary Maria "Mary" Chavez Obituary Funeral Mass for Maria P. Chavez, 98, of Portales will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 at St. Helen Catholic Church by Fr. Sotelo Sena.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Paul...