Obituaries

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

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