In the quiet community of Ribera, New Mexico, the life of Greg Sena, a 43-year-old White/Caucasian man, was tragically cut short on July 15, 2024. Sena died from a gunshot wound in an incident that has since pointed to a suspect within his own family.
Born on May 12, 1981, Greg Sena spent his formative years in Ribera, where he cultivated a love for the outdoors, often found riding horses and tending to animals on the family ranch.
In his younger years, he moved to Portales, New Mexico, to work with his uncle in the masonry business. He was known by friends and family for his infectious smile and a sense of humor that could light up a room. In 2006, he became a father to his daughter, Anastajea, with whom he shared his love for the family ranch, teaching her to drive and ride four-wheelers.
The circumstances surrounding Sena's death led authorities to identify his brother as the primary suspect. While some sources initially named his brother Donald, who has a documented criminal history, other reports, including the Gun Violence Archive, have identified his 45-year-old brother, Charles Sena, as the individual who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as the community and family grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a man described as a one-of-a-kind father, son, and brother. Funeral services for Greg Sena were held on July 31, 2024, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales, followed by his burial in the Portales Cemetery. His death leaves behind his daughter, mother, and several siblings, all of whom are left to navigate the profound grief of their loss.
