Obituaries

BATRICE I. VIGIL Nov. 9, 1959 – Feb. 28, 2026

Batrice I. Vigil, 66, of Chimayo, NM, born Nov. 9, 1959, passed away on Feb. 28, 2026. Batrice was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Vigil, sons Antiono and Pablo Vigil, father Lennis “Skip” Taylor, brothers Jerry Wayne and Michael Ray, paternal grandparents Clyde and Flossie May Taylor, maternal grandparents Paul and Ernistine Olivas, and God Father Tony Lujan.

Batrice is survived by her mother Mary Taylor, brother Adrian, granddaughter Tatyana Vigil, Aunt Rose Lujan, close cousin who she considered a sister Bernie Quintana, Uncle Jerry Taylor Read More

BRIAN EASTON July 17, 1957 – March 17. 2026

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Brian Easton, beloved brother, esteemed teacher and long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.

Brian was born on July 17, 1957, in Saint Joseph, Michigan; his parents were John and Marilyn Easton. He spent his early childhood in Michigan, moving to Oxford, Maryland at the age of 11.

Brian attended the College of William & Mary, graduating with honors in 1979, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics. He was inducted into the prestigious academic honor society Read More

JOYCE CLARISSA MCELHINNEY CADY Jan. 1, 1933 – April 1, 2026

Joyce Clarissa McElhinney Cady died April 1, 2026 in Los Alamos, New Mexico at age 93. She was born to Denis Francis McElhinney and Clarissa Valentine McElhinney on Jan 1, 1933 in Alameda, California. Joyce was the New Years Baby for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Margaret McElhinney and brother Frank Dennis McElhinney.

She is survived by her husband Howard Hamilton Cady and children John Hamilton Cady, Thomas Francis Cady, Carol Therese Cady, Carl McElhinney Cady and their families. Read More

CHRISTOPHER GALLEGOS July 17, 1949 – Feb. 21, 2026

The family of Christopher (Chris) Gallegos will celebrate his life and patriotism to country with a service at noon, April 16. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will host the service. His family will host a small reception prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m., at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1001 Bathtub Row.

The burial with full military honors will take place following the service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Chris was born on July 17. 1949 and left this Earth far too soon Feb. 21, 2026, after a brief bout with pneumonia.

Chris was born Read More

TIMOTEO  ‘TIM’ P. L’ESPERANCE Sept. 25, 1967 – March 27, 2026

Timoteo “Tim” P. L’Esperance, 58, passed away on March 27, 2026, following a long and admirable fight against cancer.

Tim was a remarkable father, husband, brother, and friend. Remaining to remember him are his loving wife of 31 years, Denise L’Esperance; his children, Timoteo J. L’Esperance and Julia L’Esperance; his daughter-in-law, Sierra L’Esperance; his mother, Velma L’Esperance; his siblings, Celina Trujillo, Manuel L’Esperance, Christina Jay, Catalina Sander, Carolina Nishimoto, Jennifer Beadle and Cheryl Atma; Read More

RICHARD ROLSTON September 23, 1960 – March 27, 2026

Richard Rolston, 65, passed away March 27, 2026 after a battle with cancer. 

Richard was born September 23, 1960 in La Mesa, California to Frank and Pat Rolston. He was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He was one of five siblings- Dan (deceased), Tom, Doris (Phil) Logan and Mary. He also leaves behind his nieces Kate, McKenzie and Jazmine, nephews Aaron and Alex, and many beloved cousins. 

Richard worked at Smith’s meat department for 10 years. He had a special bond with animals and pets were always drawn to him. Dick loved fishing, had a passion Read More

ROB TRUJILLO March 17, 2026

Rob Trujillo passed away of natural causes peacefully at home in Los Alamos March 17, 2026. Born to Michael Trujillo and Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Rob was a lifelong resident of Los Alamos; he graduated from Los Alamos High School and continued his education at the University of New Mexico.

Rob worked in the home improvement retail business for decades and was known to many as “Mr. fix-it,” due to his extended knowledge and experience. Rob also worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

While cherishing his solitude, Rob relished his rare opportunities fishing the rivers Read More

Dr. RON JONES May 13, 1937 –  March 13, 2026

It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Dr. Ronald “Ron” Crater Jones, 88, following complications of a fall. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1937 to Thomas and Maureen (née Crater), Jones was a 1955 graduate of Highland High School.  It was there that he met his future wife, Mada Swayze, in orchestra class. They married in 1957.

Jones received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico two years later and went on to complete his Master’s degree in chemical engineering at the University Read More

ANITA ‘NEET’ OSBORN June 27, 1926 – March 3, 2026

Anita “Neet” Osborn, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, moved on to her heavenly home March 3, 2026, at the age of 99. Until her passing, she lived independently in the house her husband built, diligently performing all household duties and driving herself wherever she needed to go. Her resilience and tenacity were truly remarkable. 

Born Anita D. Hissman in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 27, 1926, she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the great outdoors. Her childhood was filled with Read More

CLARICE LEORA WRUCK COX Aug. 6, 1930 – Jan. 23, 2026

Clarice Leora Wruck Cox, beloved wife, mother and grandmother peacefully died in her sleep in the afternoon of January 23, 2026, at the Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was 95.

A public memorial celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Church at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Clarice was born on August 6, 1930, in Norwalk, Wisconsin to Vernon Carl Wruck and Wilmyna Gajewski. She was the third of their four children.

She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Gloria, her older brothers Quayne and Clinton, and Read More