All Obituaries

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, Sadie Baker, Fred Madrid Jr., Tony Madrid. Lucy was married to Cecil Alphonso Sena on January 14, 1956 in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico....

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, Alex Duran. Mr. Duran is survived by sisters: Caroline Duran-Carrillo, Theresa Reid-Duran, brothers: Thomas Null, and Manuel Duran, daughters: Leona Gonzales and Matraca...

Paul Chavez, 56, 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 than to be working with his hands, whether it be woodworking, tinkering with cars with his sons or roofing. His sense of humor made everyone smile and he dedicated his...

 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 college and was an avid sports fan. Many people enjoyed his humor, generosity and friendly nature. He is survived by his mother,...

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.

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 to obtain her Associate degree at the Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Chyrl married Mr. William “Bill” Anderson on January 22, 1982 in...

  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, 1988 in Farwell, Texas. Carroll has worked in the animal health industry for more than 40 years, and she began her career with...

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 movies with her kids, attending BBQ’s with her family, going on road trips as well as doing word searches, puzzles and playing card games. Trudy’s very favorite part of life was...

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 barn, and his job as a Horseshoer. He also spent almost a decade of his life as a Bullrider. Jim was an avid sportsman. He loved to play and compete in football and...

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 York before the couple relocated to Clovis, New Mexico. The two built a life and family and had five sons: Guillermo Jr., Edgar, Michael, William, and Sammy...