Obituaries

LORI HEIMDAHL GIBSON June 4, 1946 – March 20, 2021

Lori Heimdahl Gibson has begun satisfying her curiosity about the spiritual universe beyond this world.  While here, she was a “full spectrum human being.” Her Viking heritage was evident in her sense of adventure, her strength, and her courage. She was also known as “Walks with Open Heart.” She loved everyone, especially young people.

Born into a railroad family in Havre, MT, she then lived much of her young and early adult years in central Minnesota. She loved athletics and the outdoors. She excelled at high jumping, running, water skiing, racquetball, Read More

KRYSTI MICHELLE HERNANDEZ Jan. 8, 1971 – March 11, 2021

Krysti Michelle Hernandez, a resident of White Rock, passed away at home on March 11, 2021 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 8, 1971.

Krysti enjoyed the outdoors including water skiing, jet skiing, downhill snow skiing, horseback riding, camping, and fishing. She was a lover of all animals, especially her beloved cat Wally who preceded her in death two weeks before her passing.

Krysti will be remembered for her beautiful smile and soft and loving heart. She received the sacrament of baptism one week prior to her passing. She Read More

ROSCOE FAUSSONE June 25, 1927 – March 2, 2021

Roscoe Faussone, 93, left this world on March 2, 2021.

Roscoe was born on June 25, 1927 to Mary (DeJulio) and Tony Faussone in Montrose, Colorado. After graduating from Montrose High School, Roscoe moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico and worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory in the materials technology department.

After losing his first wife, Anita, Roscoe married his longtime neighbor, Martha Hume, also recently widowed, on January 2, 1981. Martha had four children which became Roscoe’s family when they married. Roscoe retired from the Lab in 1984 Read More

PATRICIA STARKEY March 22, 1929 – March 17, 2020

One year ago on March 17, 2020, Patricia (Pat) L. Starkey died from natural causes. 

Pat was born on March 22, 1929 to Lila and Nile McFarren. As a child she was raised on an orange grove in Anaheim, CA and loved spending time with her grandmother. As a young woman she studied music and sang at the USO and even produced a record. 

In 1946, Pat married LeRoy (Roy) Starkey. They started their life in Balboa, California and in 1965 they moved to Los Alamos. Pat started a small business named Originals by Patricia and she created beautiful trees and floral decorations. Read More

JOANNE M. RUPPRECHT Jan. 21, 1934 – March 11, 2021

Joanne Rupprecht, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 11th after losing her battle with Multiple Myeloma. 

Joanne was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Howard and Kathleen Moore.

She was preceded in death by sisters Carolyn (Erickson) of Albuquerque, twins Mary and Martha Moore of Los Alamos, and Niece Karen Erickson of Santa Fe.

Joanne graduated from Berkley High School in Berkley, Michigan in 1952. She worked as a cashier at a local telephone company for a few years before meeting her late former husband. Read More

MARGARET “PEGGY” LOURAINE SHEMEK

Margaret “Peggy” Louraine Shemek, Nov. 24, 1933, passed away on January 11, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Shemek.

She was an avid Rock hound for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show for numerous years. She was an active member of the Potawatomi Nation.

She is survived by her daughter Lorre Bice and spouse Joe, NM, her daughter Catherine Shemek, NM, and her son Robert Shemek and wife Dr. Julia Shemek, Tucson, AZ.

A memorial and scattering of her ashes will be scheduled in the future per Peggy’s final wish. Read More

DOROTHY ALICE HOOKER Feb. 11, 1935 – Feb, 27, 2021

Dorothy Alice Hooker, age 86. Loving, supportive mother and wife. Born on February 11, 1935, passed February 27, 2021.

She was known for her upbeat energy, kind soul, generosity, and abundance of unconditional love to all those around her. She enjoyed playing tennis, going to karaoke with her husband and all their friends.

Robert and Dot were married 66 years and shared a life of undying love together.

Dot is survived by her husband, Robert Hooker; son, Joseph Hooker; brother-in-law, Richard Hooker; nieces, Pamela Armstrong and Athena Theodosis, Read More

RICHARD L. WARREN Nov. 4, 1931 – Dec. 12, 2020

Richard Lee (Dick) Warren, resident of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away at his home Dec. 12, 2020, following a battle with COVID-19. Although family was unable to be with him due to the pandemic, Southern Arizona Home Care employees, who had provided loving and competent home care, were with him as he passed.

Richard Warren was the eldest son of Dr. Aubrey W. and Zetha M. (Hendrickson) Warren of Sutherland, Nebraska. After graduating from Sutherland High School, he attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, worked as a signal electrician for the railroad, Read More

STAN PRIMAK March 3, 1951 – Feb. 27, 2021

Stan Primak, of Los Alamos, died February 27, 2021 of Frontotemporal Dementia and COVID-19 complications.

Stan had a life well-lived. He loved and was loved. He discovered his passions and purpose. He shared it with others.

He was born in Summit, NJ, to John and Irene Primak, and grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ, alongside his younger brother, Steve.

In high school he met Joan, and it was there and then that their lives became one. They had their first daughter at 17, married at age 20, packed their bags, and headed west. Fort Collins, CO was home for six years and where Read More

THERESA ELLEN GLASCOCK Oct. 27, 1934 – Feb. 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa “Terry” Ellen Glascock (Starkey) announces her passing on February 26, 2021 after a brief illness.

Terry was born to Colonel Benjamin and Carrie (Carter) Starkey in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii on October 27, 1934. Because her father was in the Army Air Corps, the family moved frequently throughout her childhood, finally settling in Albuquerque, NM.

Terry graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1952. She then attended the University of NM where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Read More