Obituaries

CASEY SCOTT LUSTER Aug. 12, 1993 – June 29, 2026

Casey Scott Luster, lovingly known by many as Casey Mac, Case, Macster, Casey Babe, and even Lacey, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 32. He was born on August 12, 1993, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Casey is survived by his beloved wife, Alyssa Luster; his cherished daughter, Kyler Luster; his parents, Kris and Mary Luster; his siblings, Charlie (Shy), Kristopher (Shelyse), Becca (Matt), and Savana; and his nieces and nephew, Shelby, Aria, Hendrix, Anna, Ivy, and Ava. He also leaves behind countless extended family members and friends who were Read More

ROBERT MICHAEL TRUJILLO June 3, 1978 – July 16, 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 Read More

JAMES (JIM) FLOYD MCINROY Dec. 15, 1932 – June 10, 2026

On the morning of June 10, 2026, surrounded by love ones, Jim peacefully left this world to join his beloved wife Marjorie in heaven.

Jim was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Angie McInroy. Jim was the oldest of three boys, followed by brothers, John (Jack) and Tom.

After graduating high school in Wellsboro, PA in 1950, Jim continued his education at Mansfield State Teachers College. He hitchhiked daily to and from college. Each day he ate lunch in a small restaurant downtown. It was there that he met a cute little waitress that would Read More

CARL AUGUST EKDAHL, JR. May 2, 1936 – June 25, 2026

Carl August Ekdahl, Jr. born May 2, 1936, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 25. His sons Nicholas and Kristofer held his hands as he made the decision to Fly West and be with his beloved wife and lifelong companion Rhonda, who predeceased him in October 2022.

Carl made what he considered one of the best decisions of his life by enlisting in the Air Force after High School. The USAF gave him the opportunity to travel and most importantly, stationed him in Tennessee where he met Rhonda Nell Wilder. They dated until Carl was discharged honorably and Read More

CHARLOTTE ANN LEE Feb. 13, 1943 – June 17, 2026

Charlotte Ann Lee passed peacefully on June 17, 2026, with her beloved husband Gary holding her hand. Charlotte was born on February 13, 1943, in Shreveport, LA to King and Bessie Overton. Charlotte grew up in West Monroe, LA and married Rex Carter on July 9, 1962. Their daughter Terri Kay was born on February 4, 1964.

After Charlotte received her degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana University, she taught at Jack Hayes Elementary in Monroe, LA for 18 years. For many years, she taught gifted kids. Charlotte had always wanted to work in the mental Read More

JAMES HOWARD DOUGLASS, JR. Aug 5, 1979 – Jun 21, 2026

It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of our beloved James. H. Douglass, Jr. (Jimmy).

Jimmy was born to Sgt. First Class James H. Douglass, Sr. and Janice Douglass on August 5, 1979, in Wiesbaden, Germany. He was welcomed by his siters Deborah and Laura. 

Jimmy was a free spirit who had many hobbies. He loved cooking, RC cars, NASCAR, video games and his two Australian Shepherds, Maggie Mae and Jackie Blue. 

He leaves behind his parents Jimbo and Jan, uncles Keith Kihara and Paul Neadrow, sisters Deborah and Laura (Greg), nephews Jason Read More

JAMES K. LIND Sept. 9, 1966 – June 20, 2026

With deep sorrow, the family of James K. Lind announces his passing on June 20, 2026, in Stamford, Texas, at the age of 59. James was born on September 9, 1966, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he was embraced by a close-knit community that knew him well and loved him dearly.

James was widely recognized as a strong, loving, and caring man—stubborn at times and proudly hard-headed, yet steadfastly generous with his time and his heart. He faced a difficult beginning in life and met its challenges with quiet resolve, holding strong to the very end. In Los Alamos Read More

STEFFANIE L. COONLEY Nov. 16, 1951 – May 30, 2026

Steffanie L. Coonley of Golden passed away at home May 30, 2026, while under hospice care for illness. She was born Nov. 16, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Phyllis Coonley.

She grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Colorado State University in 1974. She earned a Master’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1984. She worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory 26 years as a technical writer, manager of the science museum redesign, and group leader for land use planning.

Steffanie is survived by her husband, Jeffery Pederson; daughter Read More

ROSALIE CATHERINE SCIMONELLI MARTZ March 27, 1945 – June 13, 2026

Rosalie Catherine Scimonelli was born the only child of Joseph and Rose Scimonelli on March 27, 1945, in Washington, D.C. Raised in a strict Italian household, she was the living embodiment of Billy Joel’s keen observation that the Catholic girls start much too late. Doted on by her loving parents, Rosalie’s favorite childhood treat – Coca-Cola – was reserved for only the most special occasions. She attended the Notre Dame School for Girls, where the nuns utterly failed in their efforts to remove the spunk, precociousness, Read More

MARY KEEFER BARD Nov. 11, 1924 – June 13, 2026

Mary Keefer Bard, born on November 11, 1924, in New York City and a proud Registered Nurse, lived a life of extraordinary depth, love, and purpose. She raised her three children in Los Alamos, New Mexico alongside her beloved husband Richard, building a home filled with warmth, strength, and tradition. In her later years, she made Albuquerque her home at Montebello Senior Living, where she embraced a vibrant new chapter – finding joy, friendship, and community even after the profound loss of Richard, her husband of 69 years.

To some she was Mary, Read More