Manuel Miguel Reveles-Alardin, 69, Passes Away

Longtime Portales resident and Dairy Farmers of America employee is remembered for his love of family and community.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:11pm

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Manuel Miguel Reveles-Alardin, a 69-year-old resident of Portales, New Mexico, passed away on April 2, 2026. Reveles-Alardin had worked at Dairy Farmers of America as a palletizer until his health declined in 2024. He is survived by his wife Veronica, six children, 23 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren, as well as numerous siblings.

Why it matters

Reveles-Alardin's life story reflects the experiences of many Mexican immigrants who came to the United States to work in agriculture and build a life for their families. His dedication to his job and community highlights the important role that immigrant workers play in the local economy.

The details

Reveles-Alardin was born in Delicias, Mexico in 1956 and spent years coming back and forth between Mexico and the U.S. to work in the fields. In 1976, he moved permanently to the U.S. and settled in southern California before relocating to Portales, New Mexico in 2002 after marrying his wife Veronica. He began working at Dairy Farmers of America as a palletizer in 2004 and worked there until his health declined in 2024.

Reveles-Alardin was born on September 29, 1956.
He moved permanently to the U.S. in 1976.
He married Veronica Gonzalez on June 3, 2002 in Delicias, Mexico.
He began working at Dairy Farmers of America in 2004.
Reveles-Alardin passed away on April 2, 2026.

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