Benigno Rudy Castillo Jr., 51, of Portales, New Mexico, was reported deceased on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Born November 8, 1972, in Portales to Benigno Castillo Sr. and Mary Sisneros, Ben — known as Ben — worked as an auto body technician and mechanic. He enjoyed building stereo systems and took apart and reassembled electronic devices from a young age. He was remembered for his devotion to family. He is survived by his mother, Mary Castillo, and sisters Cecilia Hernandez, Dorothy Garcia, and Judy Cruz; he was preceded in death by his father Benigno Sr. and a niece, Samantha Lewis. A visitation was held Monday, July 22, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico; further service details were to be scheduled.

What information can anyone share about Ben’s life in Portales or about the circumstances around his death?