Nikolas Rian Ventura-Arencon, 14, is survived by his parents; Jennifer Ventura-Trujillo and Diego Arencon. Step-parents; Vicente Trujillo and Lupe Arencon ; siblings: Adrianna Gatt , Michael Trujillo, Santino Arencon (13), Loliana Arencon, Diego Arencon Jr., Grandparents: Jeanne and David Buck, Ray and Sharon Ventura and Jose and Elizabeth Arencon: Great Grandparents: Jennie Carpenter, Jane Ventura and Phillip and Lucille Sterling; Aunts and Uncles: Rianne and Bernie Herrera, Monica Arencon-Smith and Terrance Smith, and Melanie and Niles Bartram. He was an incredibly loving uncle Read More
Obituaries
OBITUARY: June Henry Loar Oct. 2, 1926–Nov. 20, 2012
June Henry Loar, 86, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Interment will be in Oklahoma at the family plot. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
June was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Scotland, Arkansas to Philip and Molly Henry. She was a member of the Coulter Road Baptist Church and loved her Sunday school class.
She taught Sunday school at Frink Baptist Church in McAlester, Oklahoma and at the United Methodist Church in Anthony, New Mexico.
She volunteered for many activities. She taught in the school systems in Anthony, Tularosa and Los Alamos, Read More
OBITUARY: Robert E. Shafer June 2, 1936–Nov. 11, 2012
ROBERT E. SHAFER June 2, 1936–Nov. 11, 2012
Robert E. Shafer died suddenly at his home Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Born in Berkeley, Calif., June 2, 1936, he was 76 years old.
He is survived by his wife Ann Shafer, his sister Gretchen Simpkins, and his beloved Scottish terrier Rosie. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul and by his parents Margaret Shafer and Eugene Shafer.
Robert Shafer was a recognized expert in beam instrumentation for charged-particle accelerators. He is best known for his world-class expertise on Beam Position Monitors.
Following undergraduate study Read More
OBITUARY: Kathryn Eileen Matzke Sept. 17, 1955-Nov. 13, 2012
Kathryn Eileen Matzke
Kathryn “Kathy” Eileen Matzke, 57, of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully Nov. 13, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born in South Charleston, W. Va, Sept. 17, 1955, the daughter of George and Donna Hill.
A talented equestrian rider, Kathy was active in local rodeos and horse shows as a teen.
Kathy graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1973 and married James Matzke Sept. 7, 1985.
Read More She is survived by her husband James Matzke, her parents George and Donna Hill, her brother David Hill, her daughter,
OBITUARY: David W. Sturm July 22, 1957-Nov. 3, 2012
David William Sturm July 22, 1957-Nov. 3, 2012David “Dave” Sturm, 55, of Sierra Los Pinos, N.M., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012.
He passed felling burned trees on Cochiti Mesa from the Las Conchas Fire in 2011.
One of the massive trees came down hitting him and sending him over the cliff. He passed doing what he loved and was surrounded by dear friends.
He was born July 22, 1957 in New Brighton, PA., and attended schools in Pasadena, Texas.
He moved to New Mexico in 1994. He lived in Sierra Los Pinos near Jemez Springs with his dog, “Puppy” where his home overlooked the majestic
OBITUARY: Charles (Don) Reese Oct. 3, 1941-Nov. 2, 2012
Charles (Don) Reese, 71, of Austin, TX, formerly of Los Alamos, N.M., passed away suddenly Nov. 2, 2012.
Don was born Oct. 3, 1941 in Camden, AR. His family moved to White Rock in 1957 and Don graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1958.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps prior to hiring on at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Don retired from LANL after 42 years as an engineering tech.
Don was preceded in death by his father, William Reese and brother, Kenneth Reese. Don is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Stephanie Reese; his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Read More
OBITUARY: Henry J. Kavanaugh Jr. Dec. 12, 1956 – Nov. 4, 2012
Henry John Kavanaugh, Jr. (Hammer), 55, rode away on Nov. 4, 2012. A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, he was the oldest of five sons, born in Los Alamos Dec. 12, 1956, to Isabel and the late Henry J. Kavanaugh, Sr.
Henry attended Santa Fe High School and became a heating, ventilation and air conditioning expert. Known as the “Doc”, he could fix anything. An avid biker, he had two Harleys and took many cross-country road trips. He enjoyed working on his house and in his yard, but valued and loved his family above all else. He had a nickname for everyone and made the best hash browns. His beautiful smile, sense Read More
OBITUARY: THOMAS ILG Sept. 9, 1958 – Nov. 2, 2012
THOMAS ILG
Thomas Ilg of Los Alamos, N.M., passed away unexpectedly Friday Nov. 2, 2012. He died while perusing his passion of photographing the ruins of the Jemez Mountains.
He was born Sept. 30, 1958 in Suffern, N.Y. He was graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. in 1980 with an engineering degree.
He lived in the town of White Rock, with his wife Wendy, the love of his life for 17 years.
Tom was employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for more than 20 years where he worked as a mechanical engineer.
He was an avid and accomplished photographer; he loved hiking, hockey, target shooting, Read More
OBITUARY: EDULIA ‘EDDIE’ BRIDGE Sept. 24, 1922–Oct. 15, 2012
EDULIA ‘EDDIE’ BRIDGE Sept. 24, 1922–Oct. 15, 2012
Maria Edulia (Bustos) Bridge died peacefully Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos.
She was known to her family and friends as “Eddie” and to her grandchildren as “Honey.”
Eddie was born in Polvaderas, N.M. Sept. 24, 1922 to Pedro and Rufina (Lucero) Bustos.
She graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1940. During the early war years she worked at the Boeing aircraft factory in Seattle, Wash.
She returned to New Mexico and worked at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for several years Read More
OBITUARY: BOB NUNZ 1939-Sept. 2, 2012
Robert A. Nunz, 73, of White Rock, N.M., passed away peacefully Sept. 2 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Bob was born in New York City March 5, 1939 to Sylvester and Elizabeth Nunz. He is the younger brother of Gregory Nunz, formerly of White Rock, now of Las Vegas, Nev.
Bob was employed as a Probation Officer for the City of New York serving in both Family and Criminal Courts and was promoted to supervisor and then to branch chief for the Borough of the Bronx.
He married Mary Carpenter in 1972. Upon their retirement in 1995, they relocated to White Rock.
Bob
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