Obituaries

MARY DUFOUR July 9, 1931 – Feb. 17, 2021

Mary Dufour passed away on February 17, 2021, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 89.

Mary was born on July 9, 1931 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, to George and Margaret Gallo. She attended Moshannon Mirror High School in Madera, Pennsylvania. She married Jules Dufour on September 18, 1947, in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, and they were married for 63 beautiful years.

Mary and Jules moved to Los Alamos, NM, in 1950 and raised their family. Mary worked at a gift store for 20 years and was a manager for 15 of those years.

Jules and Mary were founding members of Bethlehem Read More

SARA M. CREAMER Oct. 15, 1939 – Feb. 20, 2021

Sara M. Creamer, passed away peacefully in her home in White Rock, NM Saturday Feb. 20, 2021 after a long illness, her loving children surrounding her. She was 81 years old and a resident of White Rock since 1976.

Sara was born Oct. 15, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. In 1968, she married the love of her life, Laurence (Larry) Creamer, and together they relocated to Los Alamos, NM where they remained and happily raised a loving family.

Sara served in many different positions in her life, she was an Administrative Assistant, a wife, a mother, and most importantly, a dedicated Read More

EMILY MCGAY May 20, 1947 – Feb. 18, 2021

Emily McGay of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away the evening of February 18, 2021 following a long illness.

Emily is mourned by all who were privileged to know her. She is adored and missed by her soul mate, husband and partner of thirty years, Roger Waterman, her twin sister, Dorothea, “Dottie” McGay of Virginia and her children, Carrie and Jason Ferguson of Oklahoma City, OK, Maralie Waterman of Albuquerque, Mike and Marti Osborn of Sahuarita, AZ and Rick and Kim Osborn of Boerne, TX.

She was much loved sister and aunt to Kent and Linda Waterman of Colorado Read More

ROYCE M. KJOSA Nov. 14, 1939 – Feb. 16, 2021

Royce M. Kjosa, Lt Col., Ret. USAF of Lubbock, Texas died February 16, 2021 and was born November 14, 1939, in Webster, South Dakota.

He retired from the USAF and was Administrator at Sombrillo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos, NM.

He is survived by; his wife of 55 years, Jackie (Evans) Kjosa, 2 sons; David E Kjosa of El Paso, and Jon A Kjosa & wife, Lissa (Haggard) Kjosa, and 2 grandsons; Katon & Brek all of Lubbock.

He leaves behind many in-laws, nieces, nephews & friends.

Online condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com Read More

BEVERLY EUGENIA SIGLOCK Jan. 29, 1937 – Feb. 16, 2021

Beverly Eugenia Siglock passed into the Lords hands surrounded by family on Tuesday February 16th of natural age-related causes.

Beverly Eugenia Siglock was born on January 29, 1937 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Clark and Virginia Seay. Six days after her birth, her parents were diagnosed with Tuberculosis and were moved to a Tuberculosis sanitarium for 4 years.

During this timeframe Beverly was cared for by family relatives in Pawhuska, OK, the Wells family. Beverly always considered this timeframe as a blessing as her early upbringing Read More

ERIC WILLIAM LYNCH Dec. 13, 1958 – Jan. 27, 2021

Eric Lynch of White Rock died peacefully at Lovelace Heart Hospital in Albuquerque on Jan. 27, 2021, after suffering cardiac arrest.

Born on Dec. 13, 1958 in Bristol, Pa., he lived in Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and Michigan before arriving in New Mexico. He excelled in school sports and quickly adapted to hunting, fishing, river rafting, hiking and camping in his new environment.

He graduated from Los Alamos High School, the University of New Mexico, and Pierce College, Washington, where he specialized in Dental Technology.

His career included Read More

BRUCE JOSEPH MEYER Dec. 29, 1952 – Dec. 25, 2020

Bruce Joseph Meyer, 67, died at his home in Sahuarita, Arizona on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020 from complications related to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.)

Bruce was born Dec. 29, 1952 in Faulkton, South Dakota to Kenneth and Katherine (Gebhart) Meyer.

Growing up, Bruce was very curious about “how things work” and always kept the household lively, tinkering with bicycles, engines, magnets, optics, taxidermy, and no doubt several “hidden” projects.

He was very active in high school activities: band, chorus, dance band, science Read More

KENT PEGG Feb. 23, 1964 – Feb. 11, 2021

Kent Pegg, of Los Alamos, NM died unexpectedly February 11, 2021, twelve days short of his 57th birthday.

Kent was born in Canton, Ohio to Jerry and Judy Pegg. As a young boy, Kent grew up on his grandparent’s lake house in Canton, Ohio. He loved boating and playing baseball and football. He attended the Canton Country Day School, Central Catholic High School, and he graduated from Kent State University Suma Cum Laude.

Kent was a highly intelligent well-educated man. He had two Engineering degrees and one history degree and an extremely high IQ. He was very versatile Read More

ANTONIO J. LUJAN Oct. 8, 1935 – Feb. 8, 2021

Antonio (Tony) J. Lujan, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8th, 2021, at his home surrounded by his wife, Rose, daughter Bernadette and son-in-law Rick, granddaughters Elysha and husband Bobby Bustos and Sasha Quintana.

Tony was born in Española, New Mexico on October 8th, 1935 to Sevedeo and Acension Lujan. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sevedeo and Acension, older siblings Martha and Toby who died as children.

Also, preceding him in death, sister Cordelia Long, brothers Noe, Benny, and Felix Lujan. In-laws Paul and Ernestine Read More

MACO STEWART IV 1955 – Jan. 29, 2021

Maco Stewart passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest at his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. He was 65 years old.

Maco was born in 1955 in Austin, Texas, to Maco Stewart III and Ina Backman Stewart. After his parents’ divorce, his mother lived in New York City, and his father in Texas, giving him a broad experience of his country. He graduated from the Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, and then from Wesleyan University.

Always a seeker, Maco studied meditation and Eastern religion at ashrams in New York, India, and many other places. Read More