Funeral services for Gary Ellison, 72, of Portales, will be held at 1:00 PM, Sat., May 4, 2024 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Don Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery with Ron Roberts, Donnie Roberts, Monte Roberts, Alan Roberts, Mickey Morgan and Jerry Rose serving as pallbearers.  All of his cousins along with his many friends will be honorary pallbearers.  There will be a time for fellowship announced to follow after the graveside...

Graveside services for Virgina Ray, 89, of Portales, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thurs., May 2, 2024 in the Portales Cemetery with Rev. Michael Kirby officiating.  Stacy Wall, Trampas Callaway, Jaylin Brown, Craig Ray, Anton Goins, Gus Nickerson, Drayton Montez, Aiden Montez, Kalob Nichols, Kyle Nichols, Collin Nixon, Payton Callaway and Jaxon Callaway will serve as honorary pallbearers. Virginia Lou Ray of Portales New Mexico left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27,...

Committal services for Manuel Ornelas, 77, of Portales, will be at 10:00 AM, Tues., April 30, 2024 in the Portales Cemetery.  Freddy Ornelas, Jaime Ornelas, Juan Carlos Trevino, Geraldo Rangel, Omar Trevino and Jorge Vargas will serve as pallbearers.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 PM and Mon. from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Manuel Yanez Ornelas was born Feb. 2, 1947, in Cuchio Parado, Chihuahua, Mexico to the home of Juanita Yanez and Locardio...

With heartfelt sorrow and fond memories, we mourn the passing of Don O. House, a cherished husband, devoted father, and pillar of his community. Don peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, at the age of 89. Don's journey began on December 15th, 1934, in Clovis, New Mexico, where he was welcomed by his parents, Tom and Gladys (Gregory) House. He pursued his education at Eastern New Mexico University and the University of New Mexico, laying the foundation for a...

Memorial services for Terry “Dwayne” Kemp, 67, of Portales, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thurs., April 25, 2024 I the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Phillip Smith officiating.  Sam, Charlie, DaKota, George, Boo and Berlin will be pallbearers.  All of Dwayne’s golfing and trucking buddies will serve as honorary pallbearers.  The family wishes to express special thanks to Interim Hospice for their attention and care.Terry Dwayne Kemp, known to most as Dwayne, was born June...

Funeral services for Norman Nesser, 92, of Clovis, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thurs., April 18, 2024 in the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Stacy Conner officiating.  Burial will follow in the Gavilan Memorial Garden Cemetery in Ruidoso, NM at 2:00 PM, Fri., April 19, 2024 with Gary Hoadley, Brad Nesser, Deon Gallman, Brayden Gallman and Nick Johnson serving as pallbearers. Norman Bradley Nesser was born May 10, 1931 in Elk City, OK to the home of Dorthea (Snyder) and Ernest Alfred...

Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 in the Portales Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Boydstun officiating.     Esther Paulk, a beacon of compassion and empathy, bid farewell to this earthly life on April 15, 2024, three months shy of her 89th birthday. Residing in Ottumwa, Iowa, Esther led a life filled with love, humility, and selflessness. Her spirit was as vibrant and warm as the raggedy Ann and Andy dolls she adored crafting, each stitch embodying...

The Rosary for Irene Montoya, 68, of Portales will be recited at 6:00 PM, Fri., April 12, 2024 at St. Helen Catholic Church.  The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Fr. Sotero Sena at 12 noon on Sat., April 13, 2024 at St. Helen Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Portales Cemetery.  Mark Montoya, Fabian Montoya, Dwayne Garcia, Matthew Martinez, Leiah Montoya, D. J. Martinez, Jerry Gonzales and Raymond Martinez will serve as pallbearers.  All of Irene’s...

Alfred “Leon” Autrey 82 passed away April 8th, 2024.  The Celebration of Life will be on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Elida, NM.  Lunch will be served at the Elida Community Center at 12:00 pm and services will be held at 2:00 pm at the Elida School Gymnasium with graveside burial immediately following at the Elida Cemetery with Travis Autrey, Clint Autrey, Gary Don Autrey, Jr, Joe Don Autrey, Justin Autrey and Andrew Autrey serving as pallbearers. Leon was born December...

A celebration of Frances' life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11am at the University Baptist Church, 1012 W 15th St, Portales, NM 88130, with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Eugene Salaz, Chris Lucero, Jimmy Velletta and Matthew Velletta will serve as honorary pallbearers. A reception will follow at the church fellowship hall. Frances Gonzales, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2024, at...