Obituary for Gary Joseph Jaramillo

The Rosary for Gary Jaramillo, 60, of Portales, will probably be recited at 9:00 AM, Fri., Jan. 16, 2026 at St. Helen Catholic Church.  Mass of the Resurrection will probably be celebrated at 10:00 AM by Deacon Paul Benoit.  Burial will comply with within the Portales Cemetery.

Gary Joseph Jaramillo was born Feb. 10, 1965, in Portales, to the house of Maria Socorro “Victoria” (Armijo) and Cloribio “Claude” Jaramillo, and died at his house on Jan. 8, 2026.  Gary grduated from Portales High School in 1983.  After college, he labored half time on the Cattle Baron the place he washed dishes, prepped salads for the salad bar and cooked.  Following highschool, Gary went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology, graduating in 2013.  While attending school, he labored as a grounds keeper on the college.  For a number of years, he was employed at Excel Meat Processing in Friona, TX.  Later he was employed by Southwest Canners, and Nunn’s Peanut Company earlier than going to work at Borden Peanut Processing.  About ten years in the past he was injured on the job, and had been disabled since that point.

Gary liked to go to storage gross sales and seek for antiques.  He was significantly focused on amassing axes.  He not too long ago had discovered a 1943 Boy Scout axe that he was very happy with.  In addition to amassing antiques, he loved driving his Camaro and using bikes.

He is survived by two sons, Christopher Jaramillo of Portales and Henry Jaramillo of Austin, TX; a daughter, Alexandrea Jaramillo of Austin, TX; his mother and father, Victoria and Claude Jaramillo of Portales; a brother, Patrick Jaramillo of Portales; and a sister and brother-in-law, Claudine and Tom Suchocki of Arvada, CO.

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