Obituaries

Obituary: H. Grady Hughes III Dec. 18, 1945 – Oct. 9, 2023

H. GRADY HUGHES III Dec. 18, 1945 – Oct. 9, 2023

Henry Grady Hughes III passed away at home on October 9, 2023, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Grady was born December 18, 1945, in Waco, Texas to Alice Vernor Hughes and Col. Henry Grady Hughes, Jr.

He spent his early years in Waco where his mother worked as a circuit court reporter. His mother traveled with the court to small towns in Texas, leaving Grady in the care of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Vernor. Grady’s family moved to Houston in 1955 where his mother found work that did not involve traveling.

As a young child Grady Read More

Obituary: Alverton Alfred Elliott July 13, 1942 – Nov. 29, 2023

ALVERTON ALFRED ELLIOTT July 13, 1942 – Nov. 29, 2023

Alverton (Al) Alfred Elliott, Jr. passed away at the young age of 81 on November 29, 2023 in Georgetown, Texas of old age (81) and stubbornness.

Al was born to Isabelle and Alverton Elliott, July 13, 1942, in Waterbury, VT. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kendall and Winslow.

Al married Sherron Fisher in 1964 in Morgantown, WV and she preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived by his two brothers, Ruel of Hurricane, WV and Earle of Berlin, VT. He is also survived by his sons, Nichalos and wife Carol in Arizona and Matthew Read More

Obituary: Lars Howard Wecksung July 20, 1970 – Feb. 22, 2024

LARS HOWARD WECKSUNG July 20, 1970 – Feb. 22, 2024

Lars Howard Wecksung of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on February 22, 2024, at the young age of 53, surrounded by his family, after a lifelong battle with kidney disease.

Lars was born on July 20, 1970, the youngest of three children to George W. Wecksung and Mona Meyers Wecksung in Los Alamos, New Mexico. After Lars graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1988, he went on to study Business at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. In 1994 he moved to Phoenix to attend auto-mechanic school, where he eventually settled and called Phoenix home.

Lars Read More

Obituary: Mary Janet McCurdy March 11, 2024

MARY JANET MCCURDY March 11, 2024

Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024, at her home in White Rock.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great- grandchild Miles.

At Mary’s request, please consider contributing to the Carrie Tingley Foundation. Services will be held privately for the family.

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Obituary: John Thomas Montague Feb. 15, 2024

JOHN THOMAS MONTAGUE Feb. 15, 2024

John Thomas Montague died at home in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, after an abrupt illness diagnosed as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. He was 74 years old.

John is survived by his wife, Linda Hutchins; son, Eric Montague; siblings, Jane, Paul, and Ruth Montague; and niblings, Ashlee Montague, Eli Skeggs, and Cel Skeggs.

Born to Leo and Opal Montague in Seattle, Washington, John grew up in the Seattle area on Mercer and Vashon Islands. He graduated from Vashon Island High School in 1967 and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford Read More

Obituary: Mikkel Borlaug Johnson Jan. 2, 1943 – March 7, 2024

MIKKEL BORLAUG JOHNSON Jan. 2, 1943 – March 7, 2024

Mikkel Borlaug Johnson died peacefully in his home in Los Alamos, NM on March 7, 2024, at the age of 81.

Mikkel was born on January 2, 1943, in Waynesboro, VA and was the first child of Anne and Wallace Johnson. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and his master’s degree and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. He married Lynne McFadden of Blacksburg, VA in 1966. They had two daughters, Kara and Krista Johnson. Mikkel was predeceased in death by his parents Read More

Obituary: John K. Sullivan Sr. April 11, 1938 – Feb. 24, 2024

JOHN K. SULLIVAN SR. April 11, 1938 – Feb. 24, 2024

On February 24, 2024, God called John K. Sullivan Sr. (“Jack”) home to be with him. This was just four short months to the day after his beloved bride, Jonelle. Jack is finally standing hand in hand with Jonelle, in the presence and surrounded by the glory of God for eternity. This is something that he spent a lifetime wanting to experience in its fullness.

Jack was born on April 11, 1938, in Pittsburg, PA, to Austin and Elizabeth Sullivan. He was the second of three children and loved both sides of his family. From the age of nine, Jack was called to the ministry Read More

Obituary: David Vernon Fox April 8, 1938 – March 11, 2024

DAVID VERNON FOX April 8, 1938 March 11, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father David Vernon Fox after a short illness. Dad was our leader in playful silliness and good-humored fun. Joyous and endearing. Oolombamba!

Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Gilbert Fox; his children Andrew Fox (Melissa) of Los Alamos, NM; Suzanne Wilson (Steve) of Santa Fe, NM; John Fox (Meghan), of Durango, CO; and his grandchildren Elizabeth Wilson, Nolan Fox, Ryan Guenther, Cottrell G. Fox, Christopher Wilson, Ethan Fox, and Bentley Furda; his brother Cottrell Read More

Obituary: John Thomas Molleur May 18, 1996 – March 9, 2024

JOHN THOMAS MOLLEUR May 18, 1996 – March 9, 2024

John Thomas Molleur was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on May 18, 1996. He became ill and passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Bernalillo, New Mexico.

He was a kind and gentle soul. His love of people, animals and nature was an example for all of us.  His recent accomplishments toward a beautiful future should be an example for us all.

He is survived by his son, Eli Carl Molleur; his mother, Joan W. Rendell (nee Wadlinger); his father, John D. Molleur; his stepfather Dale Rendell; his sisters, Heather and Sarah Molleur; his stepsister, Read More

Obituary: Thomas Alan Kelley Dec. 5, 1942 – March 1, 2024

THOMAS ALAN KELLEY Dec. 5, 1942 – March 1, 2024

Thomas Alan Kelley passed away on March 1, 2024, peacefully in his sleep.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene, and his son, George, as well as his sister Patricia Cravey (nephew James and niece Jenice) and his niece, Michele.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Teresa, and his brother Jim.

Tom was born on December 5, 1942, in Flint, MI and moved to Los Alamos as a young boy. He graduated from Los Alamos High School as valedictorian and started his early college years at Rice University, studying mathematics before entering the Read More

Obituary: Jesse Daniel Currie Jan. 13, 1997 – Feb. 25, 2024

JESSE DANIEL CURRIE Jan. 13, 1997 – Feb. 25, 2024

Jesse Daniel Currie, 27, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was born on January 13, 1997, in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Scott and Kari Currie. Jesse was loved dearly as an older brother to Jordan and younger brother to Ryan, Brittany, Tyler, and Karissa Currie.

His loss will be felt by his survived grandparents Jim and Nerita Collier, 11 nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Jesse grew up in the Jemez Mountains and spent time in the Canyons of Los Alamos. He loved animals and spent much of his childhood learning Read More

Obituary: Enrique Solis Feb. 6, 1965 – March 4, 2024

ENRIQUE SOLIS Feb. 6, 1965 – March 4, 2024

Enrique Solis, owner of Janos Construction, was born Feb. 6, 1965 and passed away March 4, 2024.

His services are from 1-5 p.m., Tuesday March 12 in Española, New Mexico at Riveras Funeral Home. Read More

Obituary: James S. Bingham March 3, 2024

JAMES S. BINGHAM March 3, 2024

We mourn the loss of our beloved James S. Bingham, 39, who departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM, from complications related to a seizure disorder. We find solace knowing he is now at peace and celebrate how his spirit lives on through those whose lives were transformed because of his generosity as an organ donor.

James, a native of Los Alamos, found joy in both his family and his daily motorcycle rides to work, even during the winter months. His love for video games was secondary only to the pride he took in his children.

He is survived by his wife Read More

Obituary: Maura A. Mullaney Feb. 15, 2024

MAURA A. MULLANEY Feb. 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Maura Ann Mullaney of Los Alamos, NM on February 15, 2024, at the age of 57. Born to Carol Ann and Paul F Mullaney, Maura enjoyed her youth in Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Some favorite memories included her teenage year in Frankfurt, Germany and travel in Europe.

Maura graduated high school in Oak Ridge, TN, following with a BA in Accounting and Business Management from Bellarmine College, KY in 1990, with a minor in music. She completed an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services; also achieving a specialty Read More

Obituary: Jean Marie Capelli March 3, 1936 – Feb. 25, 2024

JEAN MARIE CAPELLI March 3, 1936 – Feb. 25, 2024

Jean M. Capelli-Lindsay, 87, passed away February 25, 2024. She was born,

March 3, 1936, Greenville, Ohio, to the late Velma and Paul Begin. She was raised on a farm in Versailles, Ohio, and graduated from high school in Angola, Indiana.

Jean had lived in Los Alamos since 1968 and worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratory for over 25 years in Engineering, Budget, and Accounting Divisions as a Secretary and Administrative Assistant as well as working as a Contractor after retiring in 1993.

She enjoyed her grandchildren, playing the piano, singing Read More

Obituary: Harry Flaugh Aug. 5, 1936 – Feb. 17, 2024

HARRY LEE FLAUGH Aug. 5, 1936 – Feb. 17, 2024

Harry Flaugh, beloved husband, father, grandfather and cherished member of the Los Alamos community passed away peacefully at home in Los Alamos Saturday evening, Feb. 17, surrounded by his family. His spirit and life well-lived will continue to inspire us to embrace life and all it has to offer, with the same joyful zest for life as he did his entire life. He will be greatly missed.

Born in Orient, Iowa, to Tracie and Neva A. Flaugh, he and his family moved to Des Moines in 1946, where he met his future bride, Margaret Sherman, in the third grade. They graduated Read More

Obituary: Alice Robles Mann Dec. 5, 1930 – Feb. 21, 2024

ALICE ROBLES MANN Dec. 5, 1930 – Feb. 21, 2024

Alice Robles Mann passed away February 21, 2024, in her Los Alamos home of 60 years at the age of 93, with her beloved children by her side.

Devoted to family and friends, Alice stewarded charity and community. She made Los Alamos a more beautiful, connected place. Her model of strength and generosity will be missed.

Alice was born December 5, 1930, in Price, Utah to Albert and Antoinette (Gallegos) Robles. After graduating from Carbon College, she joined the U.S. Marine Corps where she made lifelong friends and was stationed at Camp Pendleton during Read More

Obituary: Jose Gilberto Atencio Dec. 1, 1945 – Feb. 26, 2024

JOSE GILBERTO ATENCIO Dec. 1, 1945 – Feb. 26, 2024

Jose Gilberto Atencio, age 79, of Española, New Mexico, passed away February 26, 2024, in Española following a long and courageous struggle against debilitating health issues.

Gilbert was born in Española on December 1, 1945, to Marcial and Frances Atencio. He attended school in El Rito and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War era.

He worked as an electrician/lineman and eventually started his own company, G-JACo Electric. Gilbert was a generous person who helped his friends and neighbors often and frequently volunteered Read More

Obituary: Barbara Ann Smith Aug. 28, 1937 – Feb. 14, 2024

BARBARA ANN SMITH Aug. 28, 1937 – Feb. 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Smith, age 86, of White Rock, New Mexico, formerly of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away February 14, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, surrounded by all her children.

Barbara was born August 28, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas, to James Marvin and Olga Mae Wallis Boring.

Barbara attended school and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School for girls in San Antonio Texas. At age twenty-two she was an airline stewardess for Delta Airlines when she met Bob Rock who worked for Braniff Airlines. Bob was twenty-three when they had a son, Thomas Michael. Read More

Obituary: Frances M. Berting, PhD Feb. 23, 2024

FRANCES M. BERTING, PhD Feb. 23, 2024

Frances M. Berting, PhD of Los Alamos County Council fame (she served two terms) passed away quietly in her sleep February 23, 2024.

Fran was on the Los Alamos County Council during the repairs of Los Alamos after the Cerro Grande fire and an active member of the group that established Los Alamos, Hanford and Oak Ridge as the Manhattan Project National Parks. She was a firm believer in and defender of further research and civilian use of atomic power.

Prior to moving to New Mexico, she was an active Republican in Benton County, Washington. She also worked for the Read More

Obituary: Jesse Richard Lee Sept. 7, 1932 – Feb. 25, 2024

JESSE RICHARD LEE Sept. 7, 1932 – Feb. 25 2034

 Jesse Lee, age 91, passed away Sunday Feb. 25, 2024 in Huntsville. Ala.  Jesse was born Sept. 7, 1932 in Hartford, CT.

Jesse grew up on a farm in Coventry, CT with nine brothers and sister and graduated from Windham High School in 1950. Jesse served in the USN Submarine Service conducting reconnaissance patrols between Sakhalin Island and Vladivostok USSR from 1950 to 1953.

Jesse married his childhood sweetheart Mary Kelley in 1953 and resided in S. Coventry, CT until 1961 when they moved to Los Alamos, NM. They raised their family in Los Alamos and had Read More

Obituary: David Scrafford Waters Jan. 8, 1949 – Feb. 25, 2024

DAVID SCRAFFORD WATERS Jan. 8, 1949 – Feb. 25, 2024

A great “dad joke” writer has left us too soon. David Scrafford Waters entered eternal life February 25, 2024, after a hard-fought battle from complications due to his recent cancer surgery.

Dave was born in January 1949 in Daytona Beach, Florida to Henry and Margaret Waters. He enlisted in the US Navy as an electronics technician on the US Hamner Destroyer from 1967 to 1971. Following the Navy, he worked at Bendix Field Engineering as a hydraulics service technician during the Apollo XV Space Program. He was later employed by the Santa Fe Railroad Read More

Obituary: Donald R. Machen May 30, 1936 – Dec. 30, 2023

DONALD R. MACHEN May 30, 1936 – Dec. 30, 2023

Donald R. Machen left this earth on Dec. 30, 2023, just after hearing the music of bagpipes while surrounded by his wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Raymond Machen and Myrtle Elizabeth Canny, and is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Judy; son Jonathan (Paige); daughter Patty (Michael); four grandchildren; and a loving group of close relatives.

Born in California’s Bay Area eighty-seven years ago, he received BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and served in Read More

Obituary: Wei Cheu ‘Joyce’ Ridlon Nov. 5, 1939 – Feb. 22, 2024

WEI CHEU ‘JOYCE’ RIDLON Nov. 5, 1939 – Feb. 22, 2024

Wei Cheu “Joyce” Ridlon was born November 5, 1939, in Tachia City, Taiwan, the first daughter of Wang Tsu-Nan and Wang Shiou-chu. She had one older brother and eight younger brothers and sisters, four of which still reside in Taiwan. She grew up during the Japanese rule of Taiwan in the subsequent years of WWII, which was followed by the turbulent takeover and rule of Taiwan by Chang Kai-Shek.

She was taught to speak basic English at a religious mission in her hometown and was a self-taught hair stylist and seamstress. She was also fluent in Mandarin, Read More

Obituary: Donald Elden Carter Dec. 29, 1944 – Feb. 11, 2024

DONALD ELDEN CARTER Dec. 29, 1944 – Feb. 11, 2024

Don Carter, age 79, died February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Don was born December 29, 1944, in La Junta, Colorado.

Preceded in death by parents Bill and Dorothy Carter, sister-in-law Roberta Carter, step-mother Letha Carter, and step-brother J.D. Scofield.

Survived by wife Donna Carter, daughter, Donnette (Jeff) Lewis, granddaughter Rachel (Michael Owen) Ehler, great granddaughter Piper Owen, brother Melvin Carter, step-sisters Gwen Richardson and Michelle (Alan) Strong, sister-in-law LaWanna (Leonard) Hendrickson, and multiple Read More

Obituary: Gayle Elliott March 16, 1943 – Feb. 19, 2024

GAYLE ELLIOT March 16, 1943 – Feb. 19, 2024

Gayle Mortensen Connor Elliott of Los Ranchos, New Mexico passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 after a battle with Atypical Parkinsons Disease.

She was born in Manti, Utah March 16, 1943 to Fred and Bonnie Mortensen. Her father was in the U.S. Army Air Forces and was stationed in various places around the world. Gayle and her brother Fred were raised in Utah, Texas, Illinois, Japan, North Carolina, Paris France, and Maryland where she graduated from High School. In 1961, the family moved to Albuquerque where her father was stationed following his heart attack. Read More

Obituary: Charles Ramsey May 23, 1935 – Feb. 18, 2024

CHARLES RAMSEY May 23, 1935 – Feb. 18, 2024

Charles Witzel Ramsey, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Rexburg, Idaho. He was born, May 23, 1935, in Ducktown, Tennessee, to Julia Frances Cain Ramsey and William Henry Ramsey.  He was the 9th of 11 children. He married his sweetheart in Elko, Nevada. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on Aug. 22, 1978.

He is survived by his sister, Claire Jean; and his four children, Clay Ramsey (Cindy), Lucinda Ramsey Torrez (Jody), Ryan Ramsey, Kevin Ramsey (Kay), his 16 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.

Charles grew up in Ducktown Read More

Obituary: Myrna Joy Strong April 16, 1938 – Jan. 21, 2024

MYRNA JOY STRONG April 16, 1938 – Jan. 21, 2024

Myrna Joy Strong, born on April 16, 1938, left this world on January 21, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and boundless love.

Myrna entered a lifelong journey with her beloved husband, Ronald Strong, on March 7, 1959, creating a union that stood the test of time. Together, they shared countless adventures, exploring the beauty of life side by side. Myrna’s joy for life was evident in her love for skiing, camping, jeeping, backpacking, and RVing. Her spirit Read More

Obituary: Raymon (Ray) Tirso Maldonado July 2, 2007 – Feb. 12, 2024

RAYMON (RAY) TIRSO MALDONADO

Raymon (Ray) Tirso Maldonado, 16, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born on July 2, 2007, in Los Alamos, NM, Ray was a beloved child of Victor and Dawn Marie (Kernodle) Maldonado and little brother to Arianna.

He attended Barranca and Pinon Elementary Schools, as well as Los Alamos Middle and High Schools. During summer breaks, Ray worked in his family business, stating that the best part of the job was shoveling gravel because it gave him a good workout. He recently attended Young Life and White Rock Baptist Church where he enjoyed being part of the Read More

Obituary: Dr. Thomas Orville McKown May 31, 1940 – Feb. 8, 2024

Dr. THOMAS ORVILLE MCKOWN May 31, 1940 – Feb. 8, 2024

Dr. Thomas Orville McKown, 83, despite never having smoked, succumbed to his nine year battle with non-small cell lung cancer and was called home Thursday February, 8 2024.

The eldest of four children, Tom was born May 31, 1940 to Ira and Francis (Schiesser) McKown. He grew up in Wichita Kansas with his mother and siblings; as his parents divorced when he was only 6 years old. 

He attained an undergraduate degree at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, his masters at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and his Doctorate of Education Read More

Obituary: Roland Armand Bibeau Jan. 14, 1938 – Feb. 4, 2024

ROLAND ARMAND BIBEAU Jan. 14, 1938 – Feb. 4, 2024

Roland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and the skilled staff that lovingly cared for him in his final years.

Born to Armand and Marguarite (Ledoux) Bibeau in Blackstone, Massachusetts, he and his sister Constance grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

He is preceded by his parents, and wife Barbara Bibeau.

Roland shared childhood stories of fishing with his father in the local ponds and the Narragansett Bay, of riding his bicycle all over the hills of Woonsocket, amateur radio, and flying model airplanes.

He graduated from Read More

Obituary: Joseph Newton Fritz Dec. 27, 1931 – Jan. 27, 2024

JOSEPH NEWTON FRITZ Dec. 27, 1931 – Jan. 27, 2024

Sadly, Joseph Newton Fritz, after having overcome a health challenge just before Thanksgiving 2023, passed away Jan. 27 due to complications from a fall he suffered in his long-time home in Los Alamos, N.M. He was 92 years old.

Joe was born in the small coal mining community of Klein, Mont., Dec. 27, 1931, to Joe Fritz and Justina Fritz (née Stefanik). Early on, the younger Joe displayed high aptitude for academic pursuits, of which his father, who had no access to education, was extremely proud. Joe made his way from a one-room schoolhouse, through Read More

Obituary: Robert Terrence Craig Aug. 5, 1944 – Jan. 27, 2024

ROBERT TERRENCE “TERRY” CRAIG Aug. 5, 1944 – Jan. 27, 2024

Robert Terrence “Terry” Craig, 79, of White Rock, New Mexico, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born on August 5, 1944, in Coshocton, Ohio, Terry was a beloved brother, uncle, and grand uncle.

Terry had a passion for travel and cooking. He enjoyed exploring new places and making friends along the way. His culinary skills were admired by all who had the pleasure of tasting his creations.

Terry worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and he retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

In his younger years, Terry attended Bremerhaven High Read More

Obituary: Duane Robert Marr Jan. 5, 2024

DUANE ROBERT MARR Jan. 5, 2024

Duane Robert Marr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, was born in Adrian, MN and passed away at age 89 on January 5, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Mabel Marr and niece Karen Marr.

Duane spent his younger years delivering bread for the local grocery stores by bicycle and playing in the high school band. He graduated from Worthington High School in Minnesota, attended Worthington Junior College, then moved with his family to Oregon where he graduated from Oregon State University with Read More

Obituary: James Straight Aug. 5, 1940 – Jan. 27, 2024

JAMES WILLIAM STRAIGHT Aug. 5, 1940 – Jan. 27, 2024

James “Jim” Straight was born to Russell James and Marian (Ringer) Straight on August 5, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. His family relocated frequently during his father’s service in the U.S. Army during WW2, eventually settling in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

He graduated from Bartlesville’s College High School in 1958, received his BS Mechanical Engineering from University of Kansas in January 1963 and his master’s degree in August that same year. He was then commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. As the top engineering student in Read More

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