It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Nicholas of Portales, New Mexico, who passed away on October 24, 2021, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Nicholas to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his brothers, James Allen Nicholas and Gerald C. Nicholas; and his son Alan Lewis Nicholas. He is survived by : his wife Donna Sue Beene; his daughter Melody; his son-in-law Rick Pierson of Portales; his grandchildren, Cami Shoemaker (Stoney) of Ima, NM, Cori Robin (Sam) of Brookhaven, MS, Cali Bradshaw (Sky) of Alamosa, CO and Tanner Nicholas (Rose) of Belen, NM; his great grandchildren, Cutter Howl, Cash Lewis Howl, Parker Robin, Elizabeth Robin, Bryar Shoemaker and James Shoemaker; and his sister Janette Lowell of Belen, NM. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Those desiring to make memorial contributions may send them to either the ENMU Foundation or the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheeler Mortuary