Obituaries

OLIN VAN DYCK April 2, 1939 – Nov. 5, 2025

Olin van Dyck was born on April 2, 1939, and passed away on November 5, 2025. A man of intelligence and charm, Olin lived a fulfilling life, touching many with his kindness and love.

Olin is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda van Dyck, their two children, Christopher van Dyck (Patty) and Stephanie Nakhleh (Charlie), and his cherished grandchildren, Emily Flores (Gabe), Julia Nakhleh (Juanmi Martinez), Eric van Dyck, and Aidan Nakhleh, Great-granddaughter, Karine, and sister, Sara Chesluk.

Educated at Amherst College, Olin earned his Bachelor’s Read More

STANLEY MOORE Sept. 23, 1928 – Sept. 16, 2025

Stanley Moore, born September 23, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, passed peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, just shy of his 97th birthday. A devoted family man, decorated veteran, and lifelong outdoorsman, Stanley lived a full and purposeful life marked by resilience, curiosity, and quiet strength.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea in the 25th Infantry Division. He was recognized with a Bronze Medal in recognition of his courage and commitment to duty. He married Carol Munson in 1950 while serving. Read More

JEANNETTE ALICE HOLMES RICH Jan. 19, 1932 – Oct. 30, 2025

“Life should be fabulous and fantastic.” – Jeannette Rich

Jeannette Alice Holmes Rich, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in the home of her son Michael and daughter-in-law Cindy, where family gathered to connect and say goodbye. She was 93 years old, almost 94.

Born on January 19, 1932, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Blanche and Floyd Holmes, Jeannette grew up in the Sacramento Delta town of Rio Vista. Jeannette went on to study History Read More

TIMOTHY LOUIS SCHAEFER Nov. 8, 1956 – Oct. 1, 2025

Timothy Louis Schaefer passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at the age of 68. Though his passing came too soon, his family finds comfort in the many memories he leaves behind.

Born to Joseph and Harriet (Fleming) Schaefer on November 8, 1956, Tim grew up in New Rockford, North Dakota, and graduated from New Rockford High School. After several years farming with his family, he pursued a degree in Physics Engineering from North Dakota State University. His education led to a career with Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.

At LANL, Read More

BARRY WAYNE BURTON Sept. 1, 1947 – Nov. 1, 2025  

Barry Wayne Burton, age 78, of Phenix City, Alabama, formerly of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, Georgia.

A private Service of Remembrance, with full U.S. Marine Corps honors, will be held at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.

Born September 1, 1947, in Compton, California, Barry was the beloved son of Dora Louise Cage Burton and the late Raymond Burton. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Read More

MARLENE MILLER Feb. 2, 1944 – Oct. 28, 2025

Marlene Miller, a loved member of the White Rock community, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 81. In her final days, she was under the gentle hospice care of family and Los Alamos Visiting Nurses.

Born on February 2, 1944, Marlene dedicated a significant portion of her professional life to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she worked in nuclear safety. Marlene’s deep faith and contributions to her profession and her community will be remembered with admiration, and she will be deeply missed.

A funeral service will be held in her memory on Read More

MARGARET MAES Oct. 24, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Maes. Mom went to be with our Lord on October 24, 2025. Margaret was the beloved matriarch of the Maes family; her greatest joy and achievement was her large, close-knit family. As a mother of six, grandmother of (23] and great-grandmother of (43) great great grandmother (10) Margaret was the heart of the Maes family.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Maes, 3 infant children Louella, Anthony and Lenoard.

She is survived by her children Gene Maes (Evelyn), Ruby Maes Read More

RUTH EVELYN GIBSON September 1942 – Oct. 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Evelyn Gibson on October 24, 2025. Born to Ernest and Evelyn Bowman in Keams Canyon, AZ in September 1942.

Ruth grew up in New Mexico, graduating from Los Alamos High School. She married Hezzie Gibson in 1961. They lived in Los Alamos, where they welcomed and raised their son Lee, later moving to the Espanola valley where they made their home for the past 30 plus years.

Ruth worked and retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory. After retirement, Ruth attended massage therapy school, and she Read More

TIMOTHY THOMAS MORRISON Aug. 18, 1977 – Oct. 18, 2025

The elusive Timothy Thomas Morrison passed away unexpectedly (which was just like him!) on Saturday October 18, 2025 at the age of 48.

Tim made his first appearance in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 18, 1977, and moved with his family to Los Alamos, NM in 1982. After graduating from Los Alamos High School in 1996, Tim went on to officially earn an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, and Bachelor’s degrees in both Physics and Mathematics, although his intellect and lifelong passion for learning likely qualified him for even more fancy Read More

CATHERINE ANN “KAY” ROBERTS Sept. 21, 1944 – Oct. 18, 2025

Catherine Ann “Kay” Roberts, 81, of Grinnell, IA, and formerly of Los Alamos, NM, passed away on October 18, 2025, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell, IA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 29, at 10:30am at Grinnell United Methodist Church with a luncheon to follow. A more casual Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, in Grinnell.

Kay was born on September 21, 1944, to John Henry and Catherine “Kitty” (Quillin) Russell in Kingsport, Tennessee. From the age of 1, she grew up in the atomic city of Los Alamos, Read More