Obituary: Frank Herman Peña

Frank Herman Peña, age 78, of Portales, NM passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton St., Clovis, NM. Rosary will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:30 am at The Chapel with Rosalie Pacheco and Becky Lopez reciting the rosary. Funeral Service will be to follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Tony Peña officiating. Burial will take place at Portales Cemetery, 1600 E 3rd St., Portales, NM. Isaac Cordova, Lucas Cordova, Andrew Sena, Devin Peña, Darrion Aranda, Domenic Peña, Chrisopher Peña, Johnathan Peña, Lorenzo Peña, and Leroy Manzanares will serve as pallbearers.

Frank was born on December 26, 1945, to Francisco Peña and Antonia Chavez in Encino, NM. On December 28, 1968, Frank married Mary Ann Lucero in Portales, NM. On October 10, 1968, Frank enlisted into the Army, and was later honorably discharged on October 25, 1974. Frank was a proud army veteran and served in Vietnam. He showed constant support for his 1st Calvary Division.

Frank was the most amazing and caring, thoughtful father and amazing husband to his loving wife, Mary Ann. He cherished his children and grandchildren. Frank enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music. He enjoyed working in his yard during the summer. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't watch his favorite show, Gun smoke. Frank also enjoyed going camping and spending time with his grandkids. We will all miss his heart of gold immensely.

Survivors include his wife; Mary Ann Peña of the home, children; Ernesto (Marissa) Peña of Ellicott City, MD, Melissa (Joseph) Sena of Clovis, NM, Isabel (Nathan) Cordova of Clovis, NM, April Peña and Ginger Peña, both of Portales, NM, grandchildren; Domenic Peña, Christopher Peña, Leandra Peña, Andrew Sena, Isaac (Yara) Cordova, Lucas Cordova, Johnathan Peña, Lorenzo Peña, Andrea Castillo, Devin Peña, Darrion Aranda, James (Kristin) Brandon, and J.D. Sena, great grandchildren; Givonni Sena, Aria Urban, Raiden Sena, Alice and Peter Brandon, brothers; Lewis (Margie) Peña, and Tony (Connie) Peña, and sister; Alice (Pete) Jaramillo.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco and Antonia, brothers; Lorenzo Peña, Segundo Peña, Max Peña, and Paul Peña, sisters; Ermalinda Garduno, Connie Chavez, and Lorenza Saiz, and two infant sisters.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, http://www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575) 762-4435.