Wilma Buzard Obituary
In loving memory of Wilma Buzard of Portales, New Mexico, who departed this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 82. Wilma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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 her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Wilma may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jerry Max Buzard; her son Dan Buzard; her brothers, Max Fraze and Gene Fraze; and her parents, Ralph Fraze and Zillah Fraze.
She is survived by: her son Scott Buzard (Selina) of McKinney, Texas; her grandchild McKenzie Olson (Mike) of Castle Rock; her great grandchild Kennedy Olson of Castle Rock; and her friend Jo Rackler of Portales, NM. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wheeler Mortuary (500 E 3rd St, Portales, NM 88130). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church (524 N Globe Ave, Portales, NM 88130).
