KATHERINE ANN LAWRENCE Oct. 27, 1947 – Nov. 25, 2019
Katherine Ann Lawrence, wife of George Lawrence, daughter of Stephanie Sydoriak, passed out of this world at her home on Nov. 25, 2019, following a stroke.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Read More
OLIVE MAE BERGAUER Sept. 30, 1921 – Dec. 18, 2019
Olive Mae Bergauer, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 with her family at her side.
She was born in Kassler, Colorado on September 30, 1921 to James D and Ada B (Woodward) Mitchell. It is here that she developed her love of the outdoors and for fishing. She was the youngest of three girls and always said that she was the tomboy of the three. As a youngster she was best known for sneaking off and going fishing with her father.
Her life in Kassler, home of the Denver Water Works, was one of fishing, hiking, gold panning with her Read More
WALTER ANDERSON PICKETT May 14, 1928 – Dec. 26, 2019
Walter Anderson Pickett, 91, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico on December 26, 2019.
He was born in Unionville, Missouri on May 14, 1928 to Minnie Anderson Pickett and Evan “Midge” Pickett. He married Teresa Eastland on January 1, 1950, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Both of Walter’s parents and his wife preceded him in death, as did his siblings, Lester Pickett, Leo Pickett, Lawrence Pickett, Lois Crawford, Louise Winter, and Jessie Anderson.
Walter is survived by his daughter, Minette McWilliams (Greg) of Los Alamos, NM; grandson David Bradshaw Read More
JAMES N. P. LAWRENCE May 29, 1929 – Dec. 13, 2019
James N. P. Lawrence, 90, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully December 13, 2019 at Sombrillo Nursing Home.
He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 29, 1929 to the late Frank D. and Margarette Peed Lawrence of Portsmouth, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Francine O. Greenacre in 2011. He was also preceded by his parents, his sisters Doris and Ann Beth as well as 5 half-brothers.
Jim enjoyed golf and could be found on the Los Alamos golf course most weekends. When he first came to Los Alamos, he played on an adult hockey team.
He worked almost 40 Read More
VIRGINIA ELIZABETH PIGOTT ‘GINNY’ Dec. 10, 1924 – Dec. 23, 2019
Virginia Elizabeth Pigott “Ginny”, 95, of Los Alamos went to be with her Lord on Dec. 23, 2019 at her home with her daughter Barbara at her side.
She was born Dec. 10, 1924 to Harold and Caroline Hall in Springfield Ohio. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1943 and was on staff at Warder Public Library until she married Miles Thomas “Tom” Pigott in 1945 in Springfield after he returned home from World War II.
They moved to Oxford, Ohio for him to attend Miami University, then on to the University of Illinois. They had seven Read More
JOAN ALLASON BJARKE Oct. 14, 1924 – Dec. 15, 2019
Joan Allason Bjarke, 95, passed away in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on December 15, 2019.
She was born on October 14, 1924 in Tacoma, Washington to Daisy and Harold Broomell, who precede her in death, as does her husband George Bjarke and her older brother James Broomell.
Joan is survived by her children, Judy McKenzie, George (Rose) Bjarke, Richard (Denise) Bjarke, Karl (Lisa) Bjarke, Gary (Cheryl) Bjarke, and Donald (Amy) Bjarke, as well as her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Joan and her older brother Jim enjoyed a happy childhood in
JOANNE LOUISE COX April 2, 1928 – Dec. 2, 2019
Joanne Louise Cox went to meet her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2019.
Joanne was born April 2, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Sidney B. Weber, Sr. and Olga M. Weber (née Doeringsfeld). She was the third of four children, and grew up in Janesville, graduating from Janesville HS in 1946.
She spent four years on the beautiful campus of University of Wisconsin in Madison. As a freshman, she knew she wasn’t going to make a big splash at the “U”, but was happy to be a little pebble on the beach. It was a time of explosive student population, swelling from 12,000 Read More
JAMES LESLIE NESMITH Sept. 3, 1946 – Dec. 9, 2019
James Leslie Nesmith, 73, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away December 9, 2019.
He was born to Earl Charles and Sylvia Dingle Nesmith in Denver, Co. on September 3, 1946.
James is preceded in death by loving parents; brother, Charles Nesmith; and beloved wife, Jamie Lee Nesmith.
He is survived by children, Amy Collier Hunt (Chris), Laura Anastasia Nesmith, James Joshua Nesmith; brother, Frank E. Nesmith; and five grandchildren.
James graduated from the University of Washington with an MBA. He later pursued a career as a Program Director Read More
COLTIN HANSEL May 21, 2010 – Dec. 9, 2019
With deepest sorrow we announce that Coltin James Hansel, aged 9, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, tragically passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in his mother and father’s arms.
Coltin was born May 21, 2010 and had been literally running ever since! He was a burst of happiness upon every room, never met a stranger and was friendly and loving to everyone. In his excitement, energy, and impulsiveness, he was utterly lovable, sweet, and kind.
Classmates describe Coltin as compassionate and caring and the first to come to their Read More
CARSON JOSEPH CANNON May 9, 2003 – Dec. 3, 2019
Carson Joseph Cannon, 16, of White Rock, died unexpectedly December 3, 2019.
The loving son of Reed Farnsworth Cannon and Heidi Lovisa Cannon was born May 9, 2003 in Santa Fe.
He is survived by his parents; his older brother Caleb; younger sister Maia; younger brother Max; and youngest sister Kylie. He will be deeply missed and was loved by all who knew him.
In his time on earth, Carson loved video gaming, skateboarding, drawing, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and superhero movies.
Family, friends and loved ones are invited to a commemoration to be held in the Read More