Obituaries

Obituary: Margaret Ruth Busick July 27, 1927 – May 12, 2016

MARGARET RUTH BUSICK July 27, 1927 – May 12, 2016

Margaret Ruth Busick was called home to be with the Lord on May 12th, 2016, in Alamogordo, N.M.

Ruth was born July 27, 1927, to Hilda F. and James A. Hodges in Baltimore, Md. On Sept. 11th, 1948, she married the love of her life John (Jack) Busick and celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Ruth was blessed with two children, Diane Ruth Campbell (Kalei) who reside in Newport Beach, Calif., and David Lawrence Busick (Estela) who live in Alamogordo. Along with her husband Jack, she is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Kathryn Irene Busick and Joeseph Sterling Read More

Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Thomas Duff June 17, 1922 – July 5, 2016

ROBERT “BOB” THOMAS DUFF Col. USAF (ret.) June 17, 1922 – July 5, 2016

Our wonderful father and grandfather peacefully passed away on July 5, 2016, at the age of 94 in his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

He was born on June 17, 1922, to James and Helen Duff of St. Louis, Missouri. Bob grew up in St. Louis where, at the age of 20, he met a nice, young woman whom he asked out dancing on a riverboat stationed on the Mississippi River. From this day sprung an inspiring love story as the two married on April 15, 1944, and remained together happily ever after until Jackie’s passing in 2012. Bob was also sadly preceded Read More

Obituary: Felipa ‘Pita’ Vallejos July 1, 2016

FELIPA “PITA” VALLEJOS July 1, 2016
 
Felipa “Pita” Vallejos, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016 in her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
 
Pita was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Felipa Vigil; husband, Joe Vallejos; her daughters, Marian Vallejos and Margie Vallejos; sister, Mazie Weaver; brothers, Juan, Mike and Eppie Vigil; sisters in law, Teddy Vigil, Mercedes Vallejos and Lucy Hill; brothers in law, Butch Weaver, Abel and Albert Vallejos.
 
Pita is survived by her daughters, Gloria Vallejos (Richard County), Phyllis Thormahlen (John),
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Obituary: Donna Mae Tubbs June 26, 2016

DONNA MAE TUBBS June 26, 2016

Few of you were privileged to meet my mother. Mom lived in our community, with me, for only four short months. With Mom’s consent, my brother, sister, and I brought her to White Rock from Pennsylvania, where my siblings live and Mom lived her entire life. Our mutual goal was for Mom to have the best quality of life for as long as possible.

Over the thirty-six years I have lived here, Mom visited many times. We shared great adventures during her visits, throughout New Mexico, into Colorado, and as far west as the Grand Canyon. Mom admired the mission and work of Best Friends Read More

Obituary: Joseph ‘Buddy’ Kosty July 23, 2016

JOSEPH ‘BUDDY’ KOSTY July 2, 2016

Joseph “Buddy” Kosty 83, died peacefully after a long decline with dementia related illness in Roanoke, VA. on July 2, 2016.

Joe is remembered by many as an outgoing, caring man, full of life, always ready with a quick joke or light banter to those who encountered him. A native of Rahway, NJ, Joe joined the Air Force in 1951 after High School, and served during the Korean Conflict as an Aircraft Technician in the 55th Wing of the Strategic Air Command.

While stationed at Forbes AFB in Topeka, KS in 1955, Joe met and married the former Maryann West who at the time was a Nursing Read More

Obituary: Dr. Jerry Foropoulos Jr. July 3, 2016

DR. JERRY FOROPOULOS JR. July 3, 2016

Dr. Jerry Foropoulos Jr., age 61, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Sr. and Esther Foropoulos; sister, Janet Puhr; father in law, Frank Manzanares; as well as other loving relatives.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Joyce Foropoulos of Los Alamos; children, April Maestas and husband Justin of Alcalde and Justin Salazar and partner, Ashley  Archuleta of Chamita; grandson, Dionicio Maestas of Alcalde; loving pet love bird, Tito; sisters, Laura Foropoulos, Read More

Obituary: Alonzo Angel L. Gallegos June 20, 2016

ALONZO ANGEL L. GALLEGOS June 20, 2016

Alonzo Angel L. Gallegos (Indio), age 60, a resident of Espanola, formally of California, passed away on June 20, 2016 unexpectedly.

Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M Gallegos Sr, Betty L. Gallegos; brothers Ronald and Lawrence Gallegos; sister, Gloria Gallegos; sister in-law Sofie C Hayes; niece Nancy Y. Castro; brother in-law Ruben Salazar, Gilbert S.Venegas.

Alonzo enjoyed fishing, hunting, and listening to music. He worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working at his father’s ranch in Canjilon.

Mr. Gallegos is survived

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Obituary: Summers Hugh Cox May 26, 1927 – June 16, 2016

SUMMERS HUGH COX May 26, 1927 – June 16, 2016

Summers Hugh Cox was born May, 26, 1927 in Gasaway, W. Va., to T. Loring and Araminta B. Cox, the eighth of 10 children. He died June, 16, 2016 in Los Alamos surrounded by his loving family.

He served in US Army 1945-47, and then earned a BA in Biology at West Virginia University in 1951. Summers was married Dec. 27, 1952 to Joanne L. Weber and was her loving and devoted husband for 63 years.

Summers is survived by Joanne and their four children: Robert A. Cox (Karen) of Brighton, Colo.; Ellen L. Yoder (Terry) of Granite Bay, Calif.; Catherine Cox of Las Cruces,

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Obituary: Brent A. Burtschell June 23, 1946 – June 18, 2016

BRENT A. BURTSCHELL June 23, 1946 – June 18, 2016

Brent A. Burtschell, age 69 a resident of White Rock, NM passed away June 18, 2016 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born June 23, 1946 in Crescent City, CA to Margaret and Bruce Burtschell.

Brent is preceded in death by his father Bruce Burtschell, mother Margaret Burtschell, wife Manuelita Burtschell and sister Blythe Unican.

He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Ginger Grant of Los Alamos, NM and her two sons and six grandchildren, Jimmy & Melissa Grant and their children, Abigail, Aubrey, Alexander and Andrew; Joey & Naomi Grant Read More

Obituary: Rosemary Whalen June 22, 2016

ROSEMARY WHALEN June 22, 2016

Rosemary Whalen, a long time resident of Los Alamos passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2016. 

Rosemary was a precious daughter, beloved wife, treasured mother and dear friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Paul P. Whalen, her children: Sheryl (George) Lorraine (Chuck) Kathleen, Paul (Andrea) Michael (Kathleen) and Bill (Heidi) as well as 12 grandchildren and 4 great grand children.  

The family is deeply grateful to everyone who helped care for Rosemary during her long battle with Alzheimer’s.

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Obituary: Theodore (Ted) S. Lopez Nov. 9, 1949 – June 15, 2016

THEODORE (TED) S. LOPEZ Nov. 9, 1949 – June 15, 2016

Theodore (Ted) S. Lopez, loving husband, amazing father, caring son and brother, devoted co-worker, and dedicated friend passed away in the early morning of June 15th, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Ted was born on November 9th, 1949, in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank S. and Jessie M. Lopez. He was preceded in death by his father – Frank S. Lopez, as well as; father-in-law – Ambrosio F. Ortiz;/ mother-in-laws – Ernestine S. Ortiz and Frances L. Ortiz; niece/goddaughter – Karen Ortiz; and aunt – Sr. Vianney Read More

Obituary: Linda Harris Jan. 24, 1946 – June 12, 2016

LINDA HARRIS Jan. 24, 1946 – June 12, 2016

Linda Harris, 70, beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on June 12, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with esophageal and lung cancer.

Linda was born January 24, 1946 in St. Louis, MO. At the age of 4, Linda’s family moved to Albuquerque, NM where she attended grade school through high school. She married Eddie Harris and they moved to Los Alamos where they lived until her passing.

Over the years, Linda made many friends working at her second home, the Sports Bag, which she thoroughly enjoyed for nearly 20 years. Read More

Obituary: Julia D. Olsen Aug. 11, 1924 – March 6, 2016

JULIA D. OLSEN Aug. 11, 1924 March 6, 2016
 
Julia D. Olsen of Albuquerque, New Mexico died peacefully at her home March 6, 2016 at the age of 91 surrounded by friends and her daughter. 
 
Julia is survived by her children Hugh E. Olsen, David E. Olsen, Joyce O. Custer, and their families. Julia was preceded in death by her husband Clayton E. Olsen. 
 
Julia was born to John L. and Martha E. Davis (McCallister) in rural Arkansas August 11, 1924, the youngest of five children. Julia was the first in her family to attend college and had many stories about college life. She received
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Obituary: Anthony Michael Brophy June 26, 1958 – May 29, 2016

ANTHONY MICHAEL BROPHY June 26, 1958 – May 29, 2016

Anthony Michael Brophy, 57, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on May 29, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with cancer.

Anthony was born June 26, 1958 in Los Alamos, N.M. to James A. Brophy and Kathleen P. Brophy of Los Alamos.  He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Randal N. Rupert.

Growing up in Los Alamos, Anthony became a graduate of Los Alamos High School class of 1977. He started his working career as a licensed journeyman plumber under the employ of Elmo C. de Baca in Los Alamos, N.M.  Then he served in the Armed Forces Read More

Obituary: Kathy Diane Stewart June 5, 2016

KATHY DIANE STEWART June 5, 2016

Kathy Diane Stewart, of White Rock NM, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 5th 2016.

Diane, as she preferred, was a loving wife and mother, and a true gift from God that touched the hearts and lives of so many.

Diane is survived by her husband of 18 years Bob Stewart, her son John Reynolds, mother Doris Kelley, and many relatives and special friends.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Iris Patterson and her daughter Kristen Reynolds.

Diane was a member of White Rock United Methodist Church, and belonged to several quilting and knitting groups. Read More

Obituary: Nellie Schachowskoj Oct. 12, 1945 ― June 8, 2016

NELLIE SCHACHOWSKOJ Oct. 12, 1945 ― June 8, 2016
 
Nellie Schachowskoj, 70, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday, June 8, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with lung cancer.
 
Nellie was born on October 12, 1945 in Hamburg Germany. Nellie’s family, displaced from the Ukraine during WWII, immigrated to the United States in 1950 and located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her parents Tatiana and Theodore Prokopov taught at the University of Minnesota where Nellie received her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics.
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Obituary: Brian Stephen Deschamp June 7, 1959 – May 16, 2016

BRIAN STEPHEN DESCHAMP June 7, 1959 – May 16, 2016

Brian Stephen Deschamp passed away shortly after 9:00 P.M. on Monday, May 16, 2016.

He was born on June 7, 1959 in the Bay Area of northern California. Brian lived the life. He was a passionate mountaineer, rock climber, and loved backpacking and summiting the beautiful mountains of New Mexico. In 2001, alongside his youngest son Jesse, he summited the tallest peak in Colorado, Mt. Elbert and it was one of his happiest moments.

He was also an avid NASCAR fan who never missed a Sunday race. He loved to cook, and his favorite meal was homemade spaghetti, Read More

Obituary: Mark Blaine Painter June 21, 1988 – June 2, 2016

MARK BLAINE PAINTER June 21, 1988 ― June 2, 2016
 
Mark Blaine Painter died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. 
 
Mark was born June 21, 1988 and grew up in White Rock, NM. He was a graduate of Los Alamos High School and New Mexico State University. At the time of his death, he had just finished his second year of law school at the University of New Mexico. He had found a passion in law school, was doing well, and was looking forward to a great career.
 
Mark enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and camping.  He enjoyed chess,
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Obituary: Marilyn A. Bendt July 3, 1932 – May 7, 2016

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Obituary: Joyce Marion Pyburn March 6, 1933 – May 25, 2016

JOYCE MARION PYBURN  March 6, 1933 May 25, 2016

Joyce Marion Pyburn of Los Alamos, New Mexico died in her home surrounded by her family and good friends, Tracy O’Grady and Joann Carlson on May 25, 2016. She was 83 years old.

Joyce is survived by her children Elaine Deschamp, Janet Cowan, and Tom Pyburn of Los Alamos; three grandchildren, Joshua Cowan, Daniel Deschamp, Jesse Deschamp (wife Cynthia) of Los Alamos; and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Marion Pyburn, her brother Richard Olson of Lake Miltona, MN, and her parents Osborn Olson and Marion Olson Read More

Obituary: Virginia (Ginny) Lorraine Rand May 30, 1931 – May 30, 2016

VIRGINIA (GINNY) LORRAINE RAND May 30, 1931 May 30, 2016

Virginia (Ginny) Lorraine Rand died peacefully on her 85th birthday May 30, 2016. She was born in Spokane, Washington on May 30, 1931 to Ernest and Frieda Althouse, immigrants from Switzerland. 

Ginny graduated from Holy Names College in 1952 with an education degree. She married John Rand in 1953 and had 6 children before moving to Los Alamos in 1966.

Ginny raised her 5 boys and 1 girl as she worked as a substitute teacher for more than 20 years in the Los Alamos Public School system. As her children graduated from high school she pursued Read More

Obituary: Ina Coulter May 22, 2016

INA COULTER May 22, 2016

After 92 years of adventure, Ina Coulter has been released from her earthly body and is rejoicing to be at home with her Lord.

Ina was born the daughter of Dr. Watson and Jane Campbell. She grew up in the small town of Halstead, Kansas where her father practiced as a physician in the famous Hertzler Clinic and Hospital. She left home at age 18 to attend Nurses Training at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska during WWII as a part of the US Cadet Nurse Corps. Following the war she moved to Denver where she earned a degree in Hospital Administration from Colorado University. Read More

Obituary: JoAnne E. Garcia May 21, 2016

JOANNE E. GARCIA May 21, 2016

JoAnne E. Garcia, age 72, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Androwski; twin brother, Eugene Androwski; brother, Michael Androwski and sister, Betty Klemick. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Jose F. Garcia; children, Michael D. Garcia, Alicia Garcia and Amanda Garcia; brothers and sisters; Patricia Eheman, Donald Androwski (Gloria), Phyllis Kirk and Fred Koeing; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Read More

Obituary: George Melvin Campbell May 14, 1929 – May 7, 2016

GEORGE MELVIN CAMPBELL May 14, 1929  May 7, 2016

George Melvin Campbell died on May 7, 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon just one week before his 87th birthday.

He was born in Franklin Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1929 to Viletta (Stamm) and Richard J Campbell.

George is survived by his wife, Gayle; his two children and their spouses, Shaun Morris Campbell (Edie I. Davis) and Kathryn Ann Campbell Chevalier (Michael); grandchildren Quinn Thomas Campbell and Devin Matthew Chevalier; sisters Vera Edinboro, Jean Fry; brothers Clyde and Bill.

He is predeceased by his parents, Read More

Obituary: Mabel P. Grey-Vigil May 20, 2016

MABEL P. GREY-VIGIL May 20, 2016
 
Mabel P. Grey-Vigil, wife, mother, sister and dear friend to all, died peacefully on May 20, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque. 
 
Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Tony E. and Connie O. Martinez, of Espanola. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Michael Vigil, daughter Denise Grey and wife Yvette of Albuquerque, step-daughter Yvonne Montgomery of Ft. Hood, Texas, sister Betty Martinez and husband Bob Janssen of Bernalillo, niece
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Obituary: Russell F. Shaw, M.D. April 15, 2016

RUSSELL F. SHAW, M.D. April 15, 2016

Dr. Shaw passed away on April 15, 2016. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Russ attended local schools before graduating from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. It was at Brown University that he met Cynthia – his wife of 59 years.

His interest in medicine took him to Albany Medical College in Albany, New York where he earned his medical degree. After medical school, he chose to specialize in pediatrics and completed his residency in pediatrics in Columbus, Read More

Obituary: Jason W. Ott May 4, 1982 – May 12, 2016

JASON W. OTT May 4, 1982 – May 12, 2016

Jason W. Ott, 34, died on May 12, 2016, of injuries suffered in an accident in Arizona.

Jason was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 4, 1982 and was a 2001 graduate of Los Alamos High School. Jason is survived by his mother, Kathleen Veenstra and partner Grady Stem; his father Will Ott and wife Cindy; his sister Julia Toler, husband Josh, and Jason’s adored nieces and nephews Ava, Grey, Griffin, Norah and Ingrid; his sister Emily Veenstra-Ott and fiancé Kevin O’Neal; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jason was an immensely talented artist and Read More

Obituary: Edward Romero Oct. 14, 1930 – May 14, 2016

EDWARD ROMERO Oct. 14, 1930 – May 14, 2016

Edward Romero, 85, a former resident of Cuyamungue, and current resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. 

Edward was preceded in death by his wife Flora E. Romero; parents Jose Erineo and Ursinia Ortiz Romero; brothers Juan Gavino and Julian; sisters Ermelinda and Sally. 

Edward proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission, Zia Company, and the State of New Mexico. 

He is survived by his daughter Terrie and husband Ray; and sons Edward LeRoy, Ronald  and wife Read More

Obituary: Hillard Hays Howard March 19, 1943 – June 30, 2015

HILLARD HAYS HOWARD March 19, 1943 – June 30, 2015

Hillard Hays Howard, 72, died June 30, 2015 at the Heart of the Rockies Medical Center in Salida, Colorado.

Hillard was born to Harold French and Ruth Bugg Howard on March 19,1943 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Hillard was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lynn. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryll Faust.

Hillard received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from UNM and a PhD in Physics from Vanderbilt University. He began his career as a liaison between LASL and the international users group for LAMPF and he worked to bring a UNM branch campus Read More

Obituary: Robert N. R. Mulford May 8, 2016

ROBERT N. R. MULFORD May 8, 2016

Robert N. R. Mulford of Los Alamos died peacefully May 8, 2016 in Los Alamos. He was active well into his nineties despite developing heart disease at 92, and maintained his wit and humor to his last day.

He was born in Philadelphia to George Howell Mulford and Mary Emily Ramsay Mulford, and grew up amid the onions and cabbages of Garden City Long Island. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific theater of WWII.

After receiving his doctorate in Chemistry from Bob University in 1950, Robert went to work at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, retiring after 40 years but Read More

Obituary: Antoine Wallace (Wally) Geno May 18, 1927 – April 27, 2016

ANTOINE WALLACE (WALLY) GENO May 18, 1927 – April 27, 2016

Antoine Wallace (Wally) Geno, 88, passed away on April 27, 2016 at his home in Gilbert, AZ. 

Wally was born on May 18, 1927 in Florissant, Missouri to Wallace and Adell Geno. As a young man he attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, Palomar Junior College in San Marcos, CA and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Wally was a resident of Los Alamos, NM where he was a business owner, a 2 term county commissioner, and was employed with the County of Los Alamos until his retirement. Wally and his wife Joan retired to Read More

Obituary: Margaret Anne Guenette Nov. 23, 1925 – May 7, 2016

MARGARET ANNE GUENETTE Nov. 23, 1925  May 7, 2016

Margaret Anne Guenette, age 90, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 7, 2016, surrounded by her family. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Celia (Kontz) Toth; her infant son, John Peter; and her sisters, Mary (Toth) Lawler, and Helen (Toth) Pelrine. 

Margaret is survived by her devoted spouse of 58 years, John Guenette; four daughters (all of Los Alamos, NM) Yvonne Guenette Salaz; Elaine Guenette, Emily Kluk (husband Michael), and Ellen Marie Guenette; six grandchildren, Brandon Read More

Obituary: Bernadette Verna June 17, 1944 – April 28, 2016

BERNADETTE VERNA June 17, 1944 – April 28, 2016

Bernadette Verna passed away on April 28th after a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

She was born Bernadette Lasorsa on June 17th of 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. She attended Catholic school back in the day when nuns could hit you and you didn’t bother to tell your parents because then you’d get hit twice that day.

She married Lou Verna and they had three children, Louis, Anthony and Bernadette. They lived most of their life in Florida, with Lou working at Walt Disney World and while they were never rich, they led the charmed life being allowed Read More

Obituary: Bill Olson June 15, 1929 – May 5, 2016

BILL OLSON June 15, 1929 – May 5, 2016
 
Bill Olson passed away at his home in Los Alamos May 5, 2016 at the age of 86.
 
He was born June 15, 1929 in Rock Island, Illinois to Willie and Irene Olson. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother and sisters and survived by his wife, Lyn, children and spouses, Holly and Robert Vigil, Eric and Mary Olson, James and Danielle Olson, and seven grandchildren. He was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and on the board of Self Help.
 
Bill graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, attended both the University of Southern
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Obituary: Margaret (Geringer) Davis Oct. 2, 1937 – March 8, 2016

MARGARET (MAGGIE) DAVIS Oct. 2, 1937 – March 8, 2016

“If we cannot share a little kindness in this life, what are we here for?”

Maggie (Geringer) Davis passed away peacefully in her Bozeman, MT home on March 8th, 2016 with her children at her side.

She was born in Wheatland, WY to Elizabeth and Henry Geringer on Oct. 2, 1937. Her siblings are Jeri, John, and Darlene. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Darlene Fabricius.

She received her Bachelor of Science and Certificate of Physical Therapy from the Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, in 1959 and worked as a PT for 46 years. In her youth on Read More

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