Ellen “Jeanette” (Madole) Porterfield passed away on November 8, 2025 in Springer New Mexico. She was born on August 10, 1939 to Hugh Wyman and Hazel (Green) Madole in Roy, NM. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Porterfield on July 23, 1956 in Roy, NM. In July they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary.
Jeanette worked hard all her life. In the late 60’s she was co-owner of Roy Sundries. The Porterfield’s moved to Dumas, Texas in 1976. She worked at a dress shop, JC Penney’s and eventually at Swift Meat Packing Plant on the fab floor pulling huge cuts of beef.
Jeanette loved doing all kinds of crafts. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, embroidery, needle point, jewelry making and crocheting. Her hands were always busy, until they didn’t work anymore. Many of us have beautiful items we will always treasure that she made for us. Jeanette enjoyed doing puzzles, square dancing, card games, golf and tennis. She loved her bridge trips with her friends from Dumas. It made her heart so happy to see her grandkids and great grandkids. She would play whatever they wanted her to play. She was the best Granny!
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy where she served as a mayordomo for many years, Wheatland Quilt Club, Women’s Club, Roy Booster Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Jeanette was always volunteering to help where ever she was needed. She never said no, and never complained.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother Jerrel Madole, son-in-law James Rigoni and infant granddaughter Lorabelle Rigoni. Jeanette is survived by her children: daughters Debra Garcia and Danette Rigoni of Roy and son Dr. Stacey Porterfield and wife Susan of Medford, Oregon. Grandchildren: Darcie Clavel and husband Blair of Roy; Levi Garcia and wife Amy of Seguin, TX; Jenny Hazen and husband Cody of Roy; Danae Rigoni and husband John King of Roy; Stefanie Fischbacher and husband Corey of Roy; Anthony Rigoni and partner Christopher Wiberg of Silverton, Oregon; Andrea Rigoni and partner Amber Flynn of Albuquerque; Dalton Porterfield of Colardo Springs, CO and Carsen Porterfield of Temecula, CA; 12 great grandchildren; Two sisters Betty Burton of Clarendon, Texas and Patsy Odell and husband Ron of Amarillo, Texas.
The family is so grateful for all of the amazing staff at Colfax General Long Term Care and Anvoi Hospice. Special thank you to Jessica. Tafoya who was amazing to mom.
Services will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with Rosary beginning at 9:30 followed immediately by the funeral mass with Father Agustin Henderson as the Celebrant. Urn-bearers’ are Danae Rigoni, Stefanie Fischbacher and Andrea Rigoni. Honorary urn-bearers’ are Jeanette’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanette’s memory to the Holy Family Catholic Church; PO Box 37; Roy, NM 87743.
Arrangements are entrusted and are under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
Jeanette worked hard all her life. In the late 60’s she was co-owner of Roy Sundries. The Porterfield’s moved to Dumas, Texas in 1976. She worked at a dress shop, JC Penney’s and eventually at Swift Meat Packing Plant on the fab floor pulling huge cuts of beef.
Jeanette loved doing all kinds of crafts. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, embroidery, needle point, jewelry making and crocheting. Her hands were always busy, until they didn’t work anymore. Many of us have beautiful items we will always treasure that she made for us. Jeanette enjoyed doing puzzles, square dancing, card games, golf and tennis. She loved her bridge trips with her friends from Dumas. It made her heart so happy to see her grandkids and great grandkids. She would play whatever they wanted her to play. She was the best Granny!
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy where she served as a mayordomo for many years, Wheatland Quilt Club, Women’s Club, Roy Booster Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Jeanette was always volunteering to help where ever she was needed. She never said no, and never complained.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother Jerrel Madole, son-in-law James Rigoni and infant granddaughter Lorabelle Rigoni. Jeanette is survived by her children: daughters Debra Garcia and Danette Rigoni of Roy and son Dr. Stacey Porterfield and wife Susan of Medford, Oregon. Grandchildren: Darcie Clavel and husband Blair of Roy; Levi Garcia and wife Amy of Seguin, TX; Jenny Hazen and husband Cody of Roy; Danae Rigoni and husband John King of Roy; Stefanie Fischbacher and husband Corey of Roy; Anthony Rigoni and partner Christopher Wiberg of Silverton, Oregon; Andrea Rigoni and partner Amber Flynn of Albuquerque; Dalton Porterfield of Colardo Springs, CO and Carsen Porterfield of Temecula, CA; 12 great grandchildren; Two sisters Betty Burton of Clarendon, Texas and Patsy Odell and husband Ron of Amarillo, Texas.
The family is so grateful for all of the amazing staff at Colfax General Long Term Care and Anvoi Hospice. Special thank you to Jessica. Tafoya who was amazing to mom.
Services will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Roy on Saturday, November 29, 2025 with Rosary beginning at 9:30 followed immediately by the funeral mass with Father Agustin Henderson as the Celebrant. Urn-bearers’ are Danae Rigoni, Stefanie Fischbacher and Andrea Rigoni. Honorary urn-bearers’ are Jeanette’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeanette’s memory to the Holy Family Catholic Church; PO Box 37; Roy, NM 87743.
Arrangements are entrusted and are under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
