Obituaries

Jun 1, 2021

Brian James Lucero, Jr. 22 years old of Portales, NM passed away on June 1, 2021, in Lubbock, TX.

Brian James Lucero Jr. was born in Clovis, NM to Brian H. Lucero and Natasha Rodriguez Lucero on May 4, 1999. “Junior” attended Portales High School, worked as a roofer, but had many other working talents.

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May 30, 2021

Funeral Services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4 at Grady Baptist Church for Gwendolyn D. Allen of Grady, New Mexico. Gwendolyn D. Allen, age 98 of Grady, NM passed away on May 30, 2021 in Clovis, New Mexico. Visitation will be at Steed Todd Funeral Home Thursday, June 3 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Pallbearers will...

May 29, 2021

Victor Porter, 59, beloved son, brother and friend to so many, was called to his Father in Heaven on May 29, 2021.

He entered this world on March 3, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his father Manuel Florez and wife Shirley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother Larry (Bud) Porter and wife...

May 26, 2021

Joe Richard Chavez was born on November 20, 1952 in Roswell, NM, to Abelino and Mary Chavez. Mr. Chavez died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Covenant center in Lubbock, Texas. Joe or as most knew him as "Ricky" enjoyed crafts, leather working, knife forging, and painting. Ricky truly loved spending time with his family and friends, but especially loved...

May 24, 2021

Camden Lee Stevens ,11, went to be with Jesus on May 24, 2021 following a tragic accident. Camden was born in Raton, NM on December 8, 2009 to C.J. (Cole) Stevens and Maria (Henna) Tafoya. Following a job opportunity, the family moved to Melrose, and Camden began to attend school at Melrose Elementary. He was funny, sweet, and easy...

May 21, 2021

Liberty Joan Beaulieu, 36, beloved daughter, sister & friend was called to her eternal resting place on May 21, 2021. She entered this world on September 13, 1984 in Clovis, New Mexico. Born to Craig and Karen Downey. Liberty grew up in the House / Melrose communities, graduating as Salutatorian from Melrose High School in 2003. Growing up Liberty enjoyed...

May 2, 2021

Leo Lewis Duran, 52, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on May 2, 2021.

Leo was born on August 23,1968, to parents Refugio Duran and Dulcinea Romero, in Clovis,NM. Leos family will remember him as a talented artist and handyman.

Mr. Duran is preceded in death by parents: Refugio and Dulcinea as well as brother,...

May 2, 2021

Paul Chavez, 66, passed away peacefully at his home May 2nd 2021, surrounded by his sons after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 26, 1954 in Clovis, NM to Elfego and Domitilia Chavez. Paul prided himself on his service to this country through the U.S. Army where he served as a tank mechanic. Paul loved nothing more...

May 2, 2021

Lucianita “Lucy” Sena, 83, of Clovis, New Mexico was called to her eternal resting place and passed away on May 2, 2021 quietly at home surrounded by her family. Lucy was born on November 17, 1937 in Gonzales Ranch to Federico L Madrid and Guadalupe (Lopez) Madrid. Lucy was the first of 6 children Marcy Sena, Esmerelda "Lala” Coffman,...

Apr 27, 2021

Dennis Charles Acuff, 72, passed away on April 25, 2021 at Farwell Care and Rehab in Farwell, Texas.  He was Born on May 3,1949 in Clovis, New Mexico to Asa Levenon Acuff and Fern Bell.  He was a longtime employee of Newt and Butch Construction and Denton Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning.  He excelled in sports throughout school into...

Apr 26, 2021

Marcella Lopez 78 passed away from a long-term illness survived by her husband Bernie Lopez Clovis New Mexico son Max Lopez Albuquerque New Mexico daughter Anna Ortiz and husband Philip Edgewood New Mexico two grandchildren Amanda Ortiz Adam Ortiz Edgewood New Mexico and seven Great grandchildren she will be greatly missed by her entire family.

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. “Chyrl” Belenda Chyrlene (Copley) Anderson, 69, of Clovis, New Mexico went home to Jesus on April 26, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Anderson was born to the home of Mr. John and Melba (Gates) Copley on May 2, 1951 in Clovis. Chyrl grew up in Muleshoe, Texas and graduated high school at Muleshoe high and then went on...

Apr 25, 2021

Carroll Jean Leatherwood (Barnes) was born on November 02, 1947 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Carroll passed away on April 25, 2021 in Roswell NM. She was born to parents, Floyd Barnes, and Margaret Genevieve Conder. Carroll attended Hobbs high school and then she attended Eastern New Mexico University Portales. She married Mr. Dusty Leatherwood on February 26,...

Apr 19, 2021

Trudy Janine (Ortega) Snell, 26 of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on April 19, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

Trudy was born on May 20,1994 in Portales, NM to parents, Adam Galvan and Elodia Ortega.

Trudy graduated high school in Clovis, NM and married Gene Snell on August 13, 2013.

Trudy loved to watch...

Apr 16, 2021

Jim Bowman was born July 26, 1958 to James and Juanice Fryar Bowman, and went peacefully to rest with both of them, April 16, 2021. A true Cowboy, Jim began his first job training horses and working on a ranch at the age of 9. His passion for horses continued, leading to many years training racehorses, running Clovis Sale...

Apr 15, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” Perales, 73, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away in Amarillo, TX on April 15, 2021 from Covid-19.

Lucy was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico US territory on August 12, 1947 to parents; Bonifacio Ortiz and Maria (Soto) Ortiz.

Lucy married the love her life, Guillermo Perales, on March 5, 1967 in Brooklyn, New...

Apr 7, 2021

Gaylon "Bunk" Lee Peel (age 60) passed away on April 7th, 2021. He was born on April 23, 1960 in Clovis, New Mexico. He was a friendly, hard working, smart but simple man loved dearly by many. He is proceeded in death by his father, Wayne Estral Peel; mother, Mary Ellen Peel-Mills; sister, Jolly Rhoem; and brothers, Rex Milsap, David...

Apr 7, 2021

Rebeca Sandoval, 88, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 7, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on July 13, 1932 in Puerto Del Luna, NM, born to Onofre and Veneranda Cordova. Rebeca was proceeded in death by her husband Paul J. Sandoval; her father and mother;...

Apr 4, 2021

Judith Yeakley McDaniel, 75, beloved and devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, was called on easter Sunday to see the King and join her Father and Mother, Francis and Julia Yeakley, and her sister, Emma Dale Wise. Judy was born July 3rd, 1945 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her life partner Everett Steele, her Daughter Cindy Crume, Grandson Ryan...

Mar 29, 2021

Kerry Don Ford was born November 7, 1962 in Friona, TX and grew up in Farwell. After graduating he married Ronda Hardin and farmed with his dad.

Later in life Kerry was a motorcycle mechanic and a truck driver. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.

Mr. Kerry Ford is preceded in death by his parents; Barthell...