Steven Paul Richardson, age 21, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Clayton, New Mexico.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Rev. Hilario Perez, officiating. Burial will follow in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

Steven Paul Richardson was born on June 9, 2003, in Clayton, New Mexico to Pamela Archuleta. He was raised by his uncle Ralph Encinias. Steven attended Clayton Schools and worked various jobs including working at Ranch Market and Walmart. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers; Paul Encinias and Paul Williams and his grandfather Michael Encinias, Grandmother Viola Encinias, great-grandmother, Sammy Williams, a brother Justin Richardson and 2 uncles, Pablo Encinias and Dario Encinias.

SURVIVORS:

MOTHER: Pamela Archuleta and Tino of Clovis, New Mexico.

GRANDMOTHER: Barbara Williams of Amarillo, Texas.

1 SISTER: Alexis Richardson of Clovis, New Mexico.

1 BROTHER: Jacob Richardson of Albuquerque New Mexico.

1 STEP-BROTHER: Nicholas Archuleta of Kansas.

3 UNCLES: Jack Williams of Anchorage, Alaska, Michael Paul Encinias of Amarillo, Texas and Ralph Encinias of Clayton, New Mexico.

7 AUNTS: Bernadette Encinias, Melissa Dominguez and Adon, Stella Archuleta and Sylvia Archuleta and Pete all of Clayton, New Mexico, Rachel Braddock of Levelland, Texas, Cleo Archuleta of Clovis, New Mexico and Janice Encinias of Dumas, Texas.

His Love & Best Friend: Angeles Beliz of Dalhart, Texas.

Several cousins including: Senesa Encinias, Andrew Encinias and Amanda and Cloie Davila and Josh all of Clayton, New Mexico.