Rodney Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Rodney Smith of Portales, New Mexico, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 8, 2026 at the age of 66. Rodney touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Rodney may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his brother Gary Smith. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Funk; his children, Christopher Funk Smith of Portales and Nicole Sanchez (Michael Montoya) of Portales; his grandsons, Sergio Avila and Armando Avila; his great grandchildren, Amiyah, Sereniti, Renesmae and Aurelia Avila; and his siblings, Allen Smith of Albuquerque and Rebecca Peterson of Austin, TX..
