Obituaries

ANN BELL Nov. 1, 1923 – Oct 15, 2021

Ann Bell, 97, long-time resident of Española and Los Alamos, passed away on Friday, Oct 15, 2021 in Plymouth, North Carolina after a short illness.

She was born November 1, 1923 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Andrew and Elizabeth Jorney.

Ann graduated from Alliance High School in Alliance, Ohio in 1941, and married Ray Bell of Alliance in 1947. She received her B.S. in Nursing from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio in 1951. Ann and Ray spent 13 years working as missionaries in Brazil.

Ann spent many years in Española, NM, where she worked as a school nurse Read More

RICHARD E. HONNELL May 13, 1929 – Sept. 4, 2021

Richard (“Dick”) Eugene Honnell, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021 from natural causes.

The youngest of three siblings, Richard was born on May 13, 1929, in Visalia, California to Charles Guy and Lilian Myrtle Honnell. A childhood survivor of polio, he went on to become a standout football and track and field athlete at Visalia Union High School.

Richard attended San Jose State University and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in chemistry, while serving in the California National Guard. He began Read More

DARRELL INGWERSON April 13, 1928 – Oct. 5, 2021

Darrell Ingwerson, 93 of Scottsbluff, NE passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at the Residency Care Center.

His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at Central Church of Christ with Pastor Lyle Hinebauch officiating.

Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.  Memorials may be made to Central’s Missions or the Farm & Ranch Museum. Online condolences may be left at www.geringchapel.com.

Darrell was born April 13, 1928 in Minatare, NE to Jesse and Ruth (Conklin) Ingwerson. He grew up on farms near Minatare Read More

CHARLES BURTON BANKS Jr. Oct. 8, 2021

Charles Burton Banks Jr. “Burt”, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at the age of 84 in Green Valley, AZ.

Burt was born in Kansas City, Kansas and spent his childhood years in Kansas City and at the Lake Of The Ozarks. In 1958 he married Carol Ann Mears and while attending the University of Kansas he welcomed a son, Chuck, and a daughter, Kelly. In 1966 he earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics.

In 1967 Burt and Carol moved their family to Los Alamos, where Burt began working at Los Alamos National Laboratory. During his many years at the Lab he made lasting contributions Read More

ALBERT EDWIN EVANS, JR. April 1930 – Sept. 21, 2021

Albert (Al) Edwin Evans, Jr. of Sugar Land, TX passed away on September 21, 2021, at the age of 91.

Al was born in April 1930 to Gerardine Ogilby and Albert Edwin Evans.

He is survived by his children Keith Evans, Andrea (Joseph) Beck and Hilary Evans; grandchildren Corbin (Alisha) Smith, Shannon (Erik) Johnson, Alexis Evans, Shelby Evans and Edward (Johana) Beck and two great granddaughters, Phalen Smith and Eliana Beck.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Flynn Evans and his daughter Leslie Evans Smith.

Al was born in Tarrytown, Read More

JOSEPH RICHARD SLANSKY July 16, 1970 – Sept. 30, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Richard Slansky—a beloved husband, father, brother, friend to many, and extraordinary outdoorsman and photographer who shared his gifts with many—died on Sept. 30, 2021 in Logan, Utah of natural causes. He was 51.

Joe was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 16, 1970 to Richard and Lynne Slansky. He was the second of two children, following his sister Jill Slansky, with whom he shared a lifelong bond.  

From an early age living in Los Alamos and Santa Fe, New Mexico, Joe was passionate about his family’s camping, hiking and rafting Read More

BARBARA JANE (HUTSON) DEMARSH June 4, 1924 – Oct. 10, 2021

Barbara went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 10.

She was preceded in death by her husband Albert DeMarsh.

She is survived by her daughters Cathy Hinojosa (Hector) of Los Alamos, Dee Plana (Miguel) of Jemez Springs, Elaine Argo (Gary Bos) of Hillsdale, Illinois; grandchildren Tony Hinojosa (Tiffany), Tina Varela (Jeremy), Gavin Argo, Danielle Plana, Tessa Delaney (Dan), Tegan Litwak (Ben), and Camila Plana; great-grandchildren Nalani, Diego, Imari, Daniela, and Vela.

Barbara DeMarsh was born in Detroit, Michigan June 4, 1924. She Read More

JANE ATKINSON June 10, 1943 – Sept. 28, 2021

Jane Atkinson (née Romero), 78, was born June 10, 1943 in Las Vegas, NM and was taken from us suddenly but peacefully Sept. 28, 2021 in Los Alamos.

Jane was a devoted mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend. The time she took to watch and hang out with her grandchildren will live in their hearts forever. She did her best to never miss a game or school program and shared her love of reading with them. She was an amazing baker and gardener; her zucchini bread and potato cakes would have won awards.

Mom worked several jobs throughout her life, but none Read More

THOMAS KEVIN MCHENRY Oct. 22, 1953 – Oct. 10, 2021

Thomas Kevin McHenry of Emporia, KS, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with asbestosis, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital Campus in Topeka. He was 67.

Tom was born on October 22, 1953 in Gary, Indiana the son of Robert Eugene and Nora Marie (Garvey) McHenry. He married the love of his life, Donna K. Warren, on October 20, 1973 in Hobart, Indiana.

Surviving family members include: wife, Donna K. McHenry of Emporia; sons, Thomas McHenry, Jr. (Sara) of Chicago, Illinois, and Andrew Read More