Michael Encinias, age 55, died Monday, October 24, 2011 in Amarillo, Texas.

Rosary was recited at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 27, by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 28, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Fr. Glenn Jones, Celebrant. Burial followed in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.

Michael Encinias was born on May 23, 1956 in Clayton, New Mexico to Paul Encinias and Viola (Fernandez) Encinias. Michael lived most of his life in Clayton where he worked with his father as a painter and he also worked in Amarillo, Texas for a few years. Michael was preceded in death by his father; Paul Encinias on June 29, 2002, his father-in-law; Freddie Archuleta on January 10, 2001, his mother-in-law; Agnes Archuleta on October 21, 1996 and by a brother-in-law; Lance Archuleta on November 25, 2009.

SURVIVORS:

WIFE: Stella Archuleta of Clayton, New Mexico.

MOTHER: Viola Encinias of Clayton, New Mexico.

1 DAUGHTER: Pamela Archuleta and Tino of Clayton, New Mexico.

1 SON: Michael Paul Encinias and Barbara of Clayton, New Mexico.

1 STEP-DAUGHTER: Charlotte Archuleta of Clovis, New Mexico.

1 STEP-SON: Carlos Archuleta of Hawaii.

4 GRANDCHILDREN: Justin Richardson, Alexis Richardson, Jacob Richardson and Steven Richardson.

3 SISTERS: Dolores Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Melissa Dominguez and Adon of Clayton, New Mexico and Bernadette Encinias of Clayton, New Mexico.

3 BROTHERS: Dario Encinias and Earlene of Dumas, Texas, Ralph Encinias of Clayton, New Mexico and Pablo Encinias and Janice of Dumas, Texas.

3 SISTERS-IN-LAW: Cleo Archuleta of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Rachel Archuleta and Rick Braddock of Leveland, Texas and Silvia Archuleta and Pete Crain of Clayton, New Mexico.

and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.