Obituaries

CYNTHIA MARY HUSS-BATHKE March 10, 1954 – Feb. 21, 2026

Cynthia Mary Huss-Bathke — beloved wife, mother, friend, poet, and radiant force of love — passed away Feb. 21, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Cynthia, or “Cy” as she was known, carried the heart of her city with her wherever she went: resilient, compassionate, and fiercely devoted to helping others.

Cy embodied an unmistakable goodness that is rare in this world; one rooted in a deep kindness, generosity, and acceptance of others. Her spirit was gentle, yet strong, independent, and at times, rebellious and beautifully defiant. A quote Read More

CHARLOTTE WINSLOW CHRISTIAN March 24, 1952 – March 1, 2026

Charlotte Winslow Christian, 73, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away March 1, 2026, in Rio Rancho. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., March 28 at the First Baptist Church of Albuquerque, 4101 Paseo Del Norte NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114.

Charlotte was born in Chowan County, NC, to Charlie and Sybil Monds Winslow March 24, 1952. She married Ronald Christian Oct. 1, 1971, in Sparta, NC. She attended DePaul School of Nursing in Norfolk, VA, before completing her training in Santa Fe, NM.

Charlotte dedicated her life to helping others, Read More

THOMAS (MIKE) FOGLE Dec 13, 1950 – March 4, 2026

Mike Fogle, aged 75, died on March 4, 2026, after a 9-month battle with liver cancer.

Born Dec 13, 1950, he was the last of 6 kids born to Charles and Eva Fogle.  He joined the US Army when he was 18 and went to Vietnam.  He was a construction engineer and when his first sergeant asked if he could drive, he said, “Sure.”  He failed to mention he didn’t have a drivers license.  He was sent to bring back a large flatbed truck with a bulldozer.  Driving back to the compound, he was getting the hang of all the gears and not paying attention to the road.  He went through Read More

Gary Steven Martinez July 13, 1967-March 8, 2026

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JOSE ALFREDO ROYBAL Aug. 14, 1936 – March 5, 2026

Jose Alfredo Roybal, lovingly known as Alfredo, age 89, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family he cherished so deeply.

Alfredo was born Aug. 14, 1936, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he carried a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and shared that faith through both his words and his actions. Alfredo believed deeply in the importance of family and community and Read More

CHARLES W. ‘CHUCK’ OWENS March 12, 1939 – March 1, 2026

Charles W. “Chuck” Owens, born March 12, 1939, in Washington, Indiana, passed away March 1, 2026, reuniting with the love of his life after 65 beautiful years of marriage.

Chuck spent his early years in Washington, Indiana, before moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he spent many of his formative years. He eventually made his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — a good man whose quiet strength, steady work ethic, and deep love for his family defined his life.

Chuck worked Read More

GLORIA GUTHALS Feb. 10, 2026

Gloria Guthals of Los Alamos, New Mexico – the daughter of Cleotilde and Juan Alvarado – passed away Feb. 10, 2026 at the age of 96.

A Native of the Great State of New Mexico, Gloria was born and raised in Santa Rosa where she resided until she attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. In 1955, Gloria took employment with the New Mexico Oil Commission before meeting her future husband Paul Guthals two years later.

Paul and Gloria married the following year and took up residence in Los Alamos where they welcomed their son, Mick, in 1959, and their daughter, Jody, Read More

WILLIAM BRIAN SEDLACEK Oct. 19, 1964 – Feb. 24, 2026

William Brian Sedlacek, affectionately known as Brian, was born on October 19, 1964, in Laramie, Wyoming. He passed away at the age of 61 on February 24, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Brian was a high achiever in computers and took great pleasure in learning languages throughout his life. He pursued his education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which laid the groundwork for a career that would see him retire from the Los Alamos National Laboratory when the timing felt right to him.

A man of remarkable resilience, Brian was often Read More

LeRoy (Lee) Edward Coca Feb. 24, 1962 – Feb. 17, 2026

LeRoy Edward Coca passed away on February 17, 2026, just one week shy of his 64th birthday. He was a devoted father, proud grandfather, loyal friend, and a man who lived life on his own terms — often with the sound of a Harley engine or classic rock playing in the background.

LeRoy was born on February 24, 1962, and grew up in Laramie, a place he always held close to his heart. His roots ran deep, the epitome of Wyoming strong. He loved sharing stories of growing up there with friends and cousins and graduated from high school in 1980.

In 1984, he moved to Read More

DR. ROBERT MORTON BERNSTEIN 1945-2026

Dr. Robert Morton Bernstein passed away at the age of 80. When Rob experienced a major cardiac event mid-February, he was doing exactly what he loved—going out for a day of skiing in the beautiful New Mexico mountains. Rob truly loved being alive and felt profoundly blessed to have been able to live his life to its fullest.

Rob was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerold, who he missed daily.

Rob’s life was shaped by kindness, curiosity, humor, and service. He felt immense joy in healing others as a doctor; Rob was still practicing medicine at Read More