Obituaries

TIMOTHY KEVIN BERG Oct. 28, 1950 – April 18, 2023

Tim never did anything by half-measure. It was always a full on and thorough effort from him on anything he undertook–with the exception of his providing anything in the way of a curriculum vitae or biography of himself from which to fill in the details of his obituary, despite his having requested that his obituary be published.

The malignant spread of his melanoma took him very quickly starting in early February as what he thought was just a cold, but by early April it became clear to him that something more serious was affecting his health, Read More

CHARLENE COX-CLIFTON April 13, 2023 – July 13, 1936

Charlene Cox-Clifton was born on July 13, 1936 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She developed her love of music studying at Kansas State University where she earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees, all the while teaching both privately and at Kansas State. She continued teaching for over 55 years including at Wichita State University. She is quoted as saying the thing she enjoys most about teaching is “just the joy of seeing (students) succeed at whatever they want to.”

She dedicated her life to music and her students. She inspired young musicians Read More

CHRISTINE (TINA) ELAINE NERESON Aug. 8, 1952 – May 9, 2023

I am greatly saddened to report the death of my sister, Christine (Tina) Elaine Nereson, on May 9, 2023, in San Clemente, CA.

Tina was born August 8, 1952, in Los Alamos, NM, and attended Mesa Elementary School, where her mother was a teacher, Pueblo Junior High, and Los Alamos High School, where she graduated in 1970.

In her school years she studied ballet, piano and viola, picked up some guitar and played first chair viola in the University of Arizona symphony orchestra. She enjoyed skiing and ice skating and was on the swim team in high school Read More

LOIS M. EDDLEMAN Sept. 1, 1925 – May 4, 2023

Lois M. Eddleman, 97, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, in her home in White Rock, New Mexico.

Lois was born on September 1, 1925, to Clarence and Ada Shetler in her grandmother’s house in Olathe, Colorado. She was primarily raised on her parent’s ranch in the mountains West of Olathe near the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Lois graduated from Olathe High School and went on to work for the Rural Electrification Association (REA) in Delta, Colorado. She took a year of piano lessons but continued to teach herself and played the piano and the organ as well as sing Read More

IVAR LINDSTROM – April 17, 2023
ALLENE LINDSTROM – May 1, 2023

Monday, April 17, 2023, Ivar Lindstrom, passed away at the age of 93. Allene joined her husband in just 2 weeks time Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 90.

In addition to their great love for each other, they are the loving parents of two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Ivar was born in October of 1929 in Milligan, Nebraska to Ivar and Merrill Lindstrom. He married Allene Huffman in 1952 while attending the University of Oregon. He was awarded his PhD from the University of Oregon in 1958 and then moved to Los Alamos Read More

LUDWIG ADAM GRITZO Sept. 8, 1937 – April 19, 2023

Ludwig Adam (Lud) Gritzo went to join the Lord and his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Fay, April 19, 2023.

He was born Sept. 8, 1937, in St. Louis, MO. When he was seven years old, his father bought a small farm about 40 miles west of St. Louis.

There Lud grew up with all the experiences that go with mixed farming: various crops, horses, cattle, swine, chickens, etc. There he learned that one must work hard to achieve one’s desired results.

Lud graduated from Francis Howell High School near Weldon Springs, MO in 1954. His elder brother, Ralph Adolph Read More

DONALD L. HULL April 25, 2023

Donald L. Hull, 85, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Centerville, Massachusetts, passed away after a short illness April 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raise in Hyannisport, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Don pursued higher education at the University of Maine, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Iowa State University. After college, Don accepted a position at Argonne National Laboratory and moved to Downers Grove, Illionois. He also served in the U.S. National Guard before moving to Ames, Iowa, to work at Ames Laboratory for 17 years. In September Read More

ROBERT MITCHELL WHEAT March 2, 1931 – Nov. 3, 2022

Robert Mitchell Wheat, known by all as Bob, was a kind and gentle man. He was born on a farm in McKenzie, Tennessee on March 2, 1931; the 10th of 12 children born to Walter Lee and Hattie Seaton (Stephenson) Wheat.

He was called home on November 3, 2022 at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 1 day.

Bob enjoyed a lot of exceptional experiences during his life. He lived and worked on a farm as a child along with his siblings, Carlett Franklin (January 5, 1989), Thelma Lois (February 23, 1993), Rozell Ruth (May 9, 2002), Hattie Bell (December 25, 1986), John Jeter Read More

PEICHEN HSU Jan. 21, 1944 – Feb. 7, 2023

Peichen Hsu was born in early 1944 in Shanghai, China. In 1949, when the communists won the civil war, her family escaped to Taiwan by way of Hong Kong.

She attended primary public school and then Blessed Imelda High school. After graduating her family moved to the New York City area and she attended Adelphi University on Long Island. After graduating with a degree in mathematics, she searched for a graduate school.

One school she considered was Columbia University Engineering school. One day she visited and spent a minute or two looking at the bulletin board Read More

JO ANN (JO) FERDINAND Nov. 15, 1937 – April 16, 2023

Jo Ann (Jo) Ferdinand of Los Alamos passed away on April 16, 2023. Jo was born on Nov. 15, 1937, in Chicago, Ill.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed, and infant daughter, Debbie.

She is survived by her son Kevin, and wife Kate, son Mike and wife Kelly and daughter, Denise and husband Rick. Four granddaughters, Karen, Andrea, Eva and Megan and two great grandsons, Liam and Marshall.

Jo was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served on the altar committee for a number of years.

In 1965 she served as president of the Summit Garden Club and on Read More

ROBERT ‘DOC’ SNIDER, DVM Jan. 12, 1937 – April 22, 2023

Robert was born in Rice, Kansas in 1937 to Leo and Gertrude Snider. He graduated from Johnson City High School in 1955. After high school, he attended Fort Hays State University before transferring to Kansas State University.

He met his wife Delores “Dee” (Neill) Snider in 1958. They were married on August 23, 1959. Dr. Snider received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in the Spring of 1964. He began practicing medicine in Hobbs, New Mexico until November of 1965.

In January of 1966, he and his family moved to Los Alamos. Dr. Snider continued Read More

BOHUMILA (BO) ANNE EBAUGH

Bohumila (Bo) Anne Ebaugh, 84, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on April 24, 2023. Bo was born in Hyskov, Czech Republic on August 17, 1938, to Antone R and Barbara Anne Kremser.

At 10 years old, her family left the Czech Republic making their way to Australia where she finished her education while excelling in swimming and gymnastics with Olympic aspirations. The family immigrated to the United States in 1958 with assistance from a host family in Elyria, Ohio. 

Bohumila worked as a bank teller and soon discovered she had a secret admirer who would switch lines just so he Read More

BARBARA E. HOLDER July 1, 1941 – April 23, 2023

Barbara Holder, entered her heavenly home to be with Jesus April 23, 2023. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and was a long-time resident of White Rock.

Barbara was born in Freeport, Illinois. Her family moved to Albuquerque, when she was 11. After graduating from Sandia High School, she earned a B.A. in English from UNM. She married Denny Holder in 1962.

In 1971, they moved to Los Alamos where she was very active at White Rock Baptist Church and worked for LANL.

After retirement, the Holders moved to Green Valley, AZ where she actively Read More

KRISTA ERIN WILHELM Sept. 3, 1985 – April 9, 2023 

Krista Erin Wilhelm, 37, passed into her loving Father’s arms Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Albuquerque Sept. 3, 1985 and moved to Los Alamos a few days later.

She is survived by her mother, Susan Duran; her father and stepmother, Richard and Maura Wilhelm, Aurora, CO; her grandfather, Leo Duran; her children, Sydnee, Jonus, and Trevor; stepsisters Jessica Smith, Portland, OR, and Annalissa Smith, Parker, CO; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and her special pup, Anubus.

Krista was a free spirit and never met a stranger. Read More

IVAR LINDSTROM April 17, 2023

On Monday, April 17, 2023, Ivar Lindstrom, loving husband, father of two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, passed away at the age of 93.

Ivar was born in October of 1929 in Milligan, Nebraska to Ivar and Merrill Lindstrom. He married Allene Huffman in 1952 while attending the University of Oregon. He was awarded his PhD from the University of Oregon in 1958 and then moved to Los Alamos to work with the Labs.

Ivar and Allene raised their two children in Los Alamos, sharing a sense of adventure in skiing and camping around the Southwest. He was a lifelong Read More

JERRY ADAIR April 7, 2023

Jerry Adair, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, was found deceased in his home April 7, 2023. He was 47 years old. 

It’s not uncommon for young boys to have a favorite ball to play with. Jerry didn’t seem to be able to choose just one; if you could throw it, shoot it, punt it, bat it, or kick it, he liked it. Mom commented that some nights there was more ball than boy in his bed. On summer days, Jerry and his brothers could dash through chores, ride bikes to the Golf Course swimming pool, and still fit in dinner and a doubleheader at the North Mesa ball fields. In high school, it was Read More

ERMA RAE REYNOLDS BINGHAM Jan. 22, 1933 – April 13, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sweet friend, Erma Rae Reynolds Bingham, was reunited with her eternal companion, Keith Edward Bingham, on April 13, 2023, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully in Bosque Farms, New Mexico with her family present.

Erma Rae, daughter of Velma Reed Reynolds and Lawrence Heber Reynolds, was born January 22, 1933, in Sanford, CO.  She attended school in Sanford, CO; Albuquerque, NM; and Los Alamos, NM.

She met her husband, Keith Edward Bingham, when he found work in Los Alamos Read More

ERIK ARNDT Oct. 29, 1988 – March 24, 2023

A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Erik Arndt, 34 years of age, perished in an auto collision on March 24, 2023.

Erik was born October 29, 1988, in Anaheim, California to Pamela and Max Arndt. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Kurt, in Mission Viejo, California, where they spent most of their childhood.

After graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in American Studies, he briefly moved to Phoenix, AZ, then eventually settled in Los Alamos, NM, where he worked at Los Alamos Medical Center.

Among many things, Erik loved science Read More

FREDERICK STANLEY MINSHALL III Aug. 1, 2022

Frederick Stanley Minshall III, 89, passed away at home on August 1, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. 

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters Renden (Jeff) Hornung of Florissant, MO and Terrin Lands of Raleigh, NC; grandson Reid Lands of St. Louis, MO; step children Wendy (Joe) Lowe of Loveland, CO, Scott Green of Crested Butte, CO, and Verney (Martha) Green of Golden, CO; grandchildren Nathan Lowe and Miles, Sonya and Collin Green; beloved niece Emily Ranken (David Jaffe) of Pleasanton, CA; beloved nephews Bill (Beverly) Ranken of Read More

JUAN ROBERT BALDONADO Dec. 9, 2022

On Labor Day in 1969 Juan “Rob” Baldonado was born. He entered the world early and spent 16 days being treated for hyaline membrane disease, as it was called then. After his lungs matured and opened and a strange sound in his heart resolved, he needed to stay in the hospital nursery long enough to meet the discharge weight of 5 pounds. He came home to our apartment at 939 Iris Street Apt. 16. An uncanny coincidence as this is now the Los Alamos County building where his burial site was purchased after his unexpected death, at home, December 9, 2022.

This is the beginning Read More

FRANK WILHELM BOBROWICZ  Dec. 12,1943 – April 1, 2023

Frank Wilhelm Bobrowicz, 79, of White Rock, NM, passed away on April 1, 2023, with loved ones by his side, after a difficult but well-fought battle with COPD.

Frank was born on December 12, 1943 to Frank and Theresa in Newark, New Jersey. After Frank graduated from Barringer High School in 1962, he then went on to pursue a degree in computer science at Seton Hall University and attended graduate school at Caltech.

After moving often and working at previous national labs, Frank found his way to Los Alamos National Laboratory where he worked for Read More

PAT SANTANIELLO March 4, 1950 – Aug. 31, 2022

Pat Santaniello was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1950. He passed away from COVID-19 related pneumonia in August of 2022, following a two year battle with cancer. Pat faced his health issues with remarkable courage and fortitude.

Pat is survived by the love of his life, Lori Santaniello. Pat and Lori met when he moved from Massachusetts to Houston, Texas. They were married on Feb. 6, 1983, and were near to celebrating 40 years of marriage.

Pat worked hard with his hands in the plumbing trade for all of his adult years. He first started as a plumber Read More

FRANKLIN J. NAIVAR Aug. 11 1940 – March 31, 2023

Franklin J. Naivar, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, died peacefully in his sleep March 31, 2023. 

Franklin was born Aug. 11, 1940, to Leo W. and Annie (Svrcek) Naivar, In Taylor, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leo W. and Annie Naivar, his wife of almost 56 years, Aloma (Eiben) Naivar, daughter Julianne Marie Naivar, and brother Thomas Naivar.

He was raised on the family farm near Granger, Texas. He was a graduate of St, Mary’s High School. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a reactor operator on the fast Read More

RICHARD V. CARLSON March 16, 2023

Richard V. Carlson passed away on March 16, 2023, from complications from a long battle with Parkinson’s. Dick was born in Kenosha, WI to Vernal and Kathryn.

Dick was a younger brother to Susan and an older brother to Mary. He had fond memories of growing up helping out on his grandparent’s farm. The family moved to Edina, MN and Dick graduated from Edina HS in 1962. He attended Valparaiso for undergraduate work and then went on to study physics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and then earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota in 1975.  Through Read More

MARK SECUNDINO SANDOVAL July 26, 1961– March 19, 2023

Mark Secundino Sandoval, born July 26, 1961, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 19, 2023.

The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, Mark was born in Los Alamos and was a lifelong member of the community. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1979, where he fell in love with golf and found friendships that lasted a lifetime.

He entered New Mexico State University through the Crimson Scholar Program in 1980 and then attended the University Of New Mexico. Mark met his wife, Trish, in 1989 while working at the family restaurant, Read More

CHARLES LEE BUILTA March 17, 2023

It is with immense sadness that the family of Charles “Chuck / Chuckles / Chuckie” Lee Builta announces his unexpected and peaceful passing on March 17, 2023, at the young age of 51. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones until the very end.

Charles was well known for his bright smile, amazing sense of humor, and well – his mohawk of course. Due to his ceaseless compassion and selflessness, he was loved and cherished by countless friends and family. Many people use the saying “he would give you the shirt off of his back”, but not many people knew someone who would Read More

THOMAS FAIRLAMB STRATTON Dec. 19, 1929 – March 21, 2023

Thomas Fairlamb Stratton, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, NM, died March 21, 2023, after a brief illness. Tom was born on December 19, 1929, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas Albert and Helen Fairlamb Stratton.

Tom left high school before graduating, enrolling instead at a local junior college, and matriculated two years later at Union College in Schenectady NY. He earned a BS in Physics in 1949, then continued his studies at the Physics Department of the University of Minnesota. After successfully defending his PhD thesis in the summer of Read More

EDWIN LEO DAVIS June 30, 1941 – March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81.

Ed was born in Gunter, Texas June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker, Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the mountains surrounding Meeker, Gunnison, and Grand Junction where he lived until he was a teen.

The family moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico where his father was a welder for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He went to school at Los Alamos High School and Read More

EDWIN LEO DAVIS June 30, 1941 – March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81.

Ed was born in Gunter Texas June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the mountains surrounding Meeker, Gunnison, and Grand Junction where he lived until he was a teen.

The family moved to Los Alamos New Mexico where his father was a welder for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He went to school at Los Alamos High School and entered Read More

MARK DAVID NARANJO March 14, 2023

“They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles.” –Isaiah 40:31

Mark David Naranjo, 66, beloved husband, stepfather, Papo, great-Papo, brother and friend, soared into the arms of Jesus with his loving family and angels shouldered side by side to welcome him home on March 14, 2023.

Mark is now free of his heart issues and from fighting colon cancer, a battle he chose to fight on his own terms. Mark was a strong man with a big heart and a gentle loving spirit. Mark loved wholeheartedly and will be greatly missed … until Read More

PEARL E. VIGIL March 14, 2023

Pearl E. Vigil, 71, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Dulce (Candie) Valdez; in-laws, Jose E. and Ruth V. Baca; sisters-in-law, Emily Baros and Pauline Maestas and brother-in-law, Frank Baca.

She is survived by her husband, Louie Maestas; sons, Mark Vigil and wife Corina, Perry Vigil and wife Mariadele, and Clyde Vigil, Jr.; daughters, Valerie Maestas and Jennifer and Ramon Naranjo; beloved pet Roxy; grandchildren, Markita Torrez and husband Michael, Matthew Salazar, Read More

BETTY ANN ARMIJO March 11, 2023

Betty Ann Armijo passed away into eternal peace March 11, 2023. Betty Ann was a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Mr. Benny Armijo of 55 years, her only child Alex Armijo – Alexander, loving fur babies Chuy, Pinion, Gemma, Peaches, Lady Blue, Rox, Blackie, and Jay T.

She is preceded in death by her parents Emmit and Sue Alexander, In Laws Ben and Regina Armijo, very special cousins Shiela Ewy, Jane Bussell and Dorothy Garcia. Also surviving her are very special sisters in law Juanita Armijo and partner Read More

MICHAEL P. NARANJO Jan. 31, 1983 – March 8, 2023

The family of Michael Naranjo announces the death of our beloved son, brother, and uncle. Michael passed away in Albuquerque March 8, 2023, after a long courageous battle of congestive heart failure. Michael was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Michael was born at 6:48 p.m. in the middle of a snowstorm at Los Alamos Medical Center. He was raised in Los Alamos, where he lived most of his life.  Michael was soft spoken and had a quick wit. He loved to laugh and enjoy life.

He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2001. Michael participated Read More

MICKEY KELLY Feb. 21, 2022

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2022, Mickey Kelly, Loving Husband and Father, passed away at the age of 68.

Mickey worked in the Grocery Retail businesses for over 40 years before retiring. While Mickey would face a difficult childhood losing his father at a young age and his mother having to support and care for five children. Mickey would ensure that he was always there for his children and family. 

Mickey was preceded in death by his father Thomas his mother Viola, He is survived by his wife Christie, his daughter Tiffany and his Son Jesse.

To his friends and family he will be remembered Read More

STEPHANIE MARIE SYDORIAK March 10, 2023

Stephanie Marie Sydoriak passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. At 96, Stephanie enjoyed a wonderful, energetic life in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

A memorial will be held 1-3 p.m. July 20 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Stephanie Sydoriak possessed many talents. She was an engaging storyteller, published author and poet, loving mother of six, piano teacher, translator of scientific journals, avid hiker/backpacker/Nordic and downhill skier, and a great listener who gave helpful, thoughtful, loving comments Read More