Xavier Lujan Obituary

A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Xavier Lujan, 16, of Portales, will be announced at a later time.  Public visitation will be at Wheeler Mortuary on Wed., April 9, 2025 from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Xavier Godd Lujan was born Aug. 17, 2008 in Clovis to the home of Brenda Karla (Mares) and Mariano Faustin Lujan, and passed from this life on Sunday morning, Mar. 30, 2025 near Las Cruces, NM as the result of an automobile accident.

Xavier has lived his entire lifetime in Portales, and attended Portales Public Schools.  Currently, he was a Junior at Portales High School where he was on the tract team, the football team and the power lifting team.  In addition, he loved to play golf.

Xavier loved hanging out with his many friends, listening to music, and playing Need For Speed.  He was very outgoing and friendly, and impacted many lives with his infectious smile and funny ways.  He was currently studied Catechism under Fr. Francisco Carbajal at St. Helen Catholic Community.

Xavier is survived by his parents, Brenda and Mariano Lujan; three brothers, Nano, J. J., and Joseph Lujan and a sister, Abri Lujan all of the family home; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Esther Lujan of Portales; and his aunts and uncles, Pearl Barela, Jerry Mares and Joseph Luja, Jr. all of Clovis.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Jillie Mares.

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Services

Visitation

Wednesday
April 9, 2025

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wheeler Mortuary
500 E. Third St.
Portales, NM 88130