Bernardo (Bernie) A. Encinias, 55, of Portales,NM passed away March 7,2020.

Bernie was born in Las Vegas, NM June 1, 1964 to Fermin and Arabella Encinias.

He is survived by his brothers Tomas (Lane) Encinias, Doris (Jaime) Ellers, and Pete (Patricia) Encinias, his nephews and nieces Josh, Clarissa, Sara, Manuel, and Shania. His many friends Andres Gallegoes, Bobby Baca, Micheal Lucero, Joe Montoya, Junior Gomez and many others.

He was preceded in death by his parents Fermin and Arabella Encinias, Brother-in-law John Ellers, grandparents Manuel and Eumelia Encinias, Tomas and Emejilia Gonzales.

His services will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church. Rosary at 9:00am, Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am.