Obituaries

Obituary: Clinton Webb Jan. 14, 1936 – June 6, 2018

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CLINTON BERT WEBB Jan. 14, 1936 – June 6, 2018

Clint Webb, 82, peacefully passed away in his home with his loving family by his side. He fought a long, courageous and dignified battle, but the long term effects of Alzheimer’s took its toll.

Clint was born on January 14, 1936 in Brigham City, Utah and adopted by Bert and Hattie Webb shortly after. He was adored by his mother and he loved and adored her until she passed away when he was 15 years old. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV and met his wife while in High School, but they didn’t start dating until after they both graduated. Clint and Shirley were married November Read More

Obituary: Elizabeth Weiss Jan. 16, 1931 – May 12, 2018

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ELIZABETH WEISS Jan. 16, 1931 – May 12, 2018
 
Elizabeth Weiss, 87, of Los Alamos, passed away May 12, 2018, after a lengthy illness.
 
She was born Elizabeth Schwenkert in Ulm, Germany January 16, 1931 and immigrated to the US in 1950. She lived in New York City where she met her husband, Eugene and they wed in 1954. Elizabeth had two children and worked with Eugene in the family dry cleaning business.
 
In 1992, Elizabeth moved to Los Alamos, where she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to the pool, and sewing.
 
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Eugene
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Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Clevenger Aug. 6, 1942 – May 4, 2018

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CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ CLEVENGER Aug. 6, 1942 – May 4, 2018

Charles “Chuck” Clevenger passed away May 4, 2018 at his home in Edgewood, NM. He was born August 6, 1942 in Kansas, to the late Marion and Margaret Clevenger.

He went on to become a Journeyman Wireman in construction until he retired in 2011. He was initiated into the IBEW Union Local 611 in April 1964 where he remained a member for 54 years.

Chuck enjoyed hunting, fishing, tools, and Ford’s. He was rough around the edges and enjoyed giving everyone a hard time but deep down had a big heart.

Chuck was preceded in death by his sisters, Marilyn Clevenger Read More

Obituary: Jason David Zurbrugg Nov. 3, 1978 – May 28, 2018

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JASON DAVID ZURBRUGG Nov. 3, 1978 – May 28, 2018

Jason David Zurbrugg, 39, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2018.

He was born Nov. 3, 1978 in Columbus, Indiana, to David Lawrence and Diane Jean Davis Zurbrugg. He married Beckie Angell Morrison November 3, 2009 in Columbus, Indiana.

Jason overcame many trials in his short life to become a much loved, talented and knowledgeable father, step-father and husband. Jason was brilliant. He loved being outdoors and worked in landscaping and pond design. He had a knack for plants, symmetry and design and built beautiful fountains and ponds with natural Read More

Obituary: Kenneth John Wilson July 1, 1926 – May 24, 2018

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KENNETH JOHN WILSONJuly 1, 1926 – May 24, 2018
 
Kenneth John Wilson, age 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marge.
 
Ken was born July 1, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Ruth Wilson. He attended one year at the University of Chicago before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Force. After an honorable discharge in 1945, he chose to continue his education at Grinnell College in Iowa. This choice was a wise one, since in addition to studying economics, he met a lovely young lady from Tulsa, Oklahoma, named Marjorie Webster.
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Obituary: Judith S. Dudziak March 17, 2018

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JUDITH S. DUDZIAK March 17, 2018
 
Judith S. Dudziak, 82, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas of heart and lung failure.
 
She grew up in Western Pennsylvania and earned a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963. She and her husband, the love of her life, Donald J. Dudziak, were married for over 58 years. Judy and Don lived in Pittsburgh, both working at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory (Naval reactors) until 1965, when they moved to Los Alamos, NM. There they raised their 3 children, Alan, Matt, and Karin.
 
Judy remained in Los Alamos most
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Obituary: Rebecca Easley July 10, 1928 – May 29, 2018

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REBECCA EASLEY July 10, 1928 – May 29, 2018

It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Rebecca Easley passed away on May 29, 2018. She would have been ninety on July 10, 2018.

Rebecca and her husband, George, were married in Kokomo, IN on June 18, 1950, just two weeks after they graduated from Indiana Central College. They have three sons: Matthew (Sue) in St. Louis, MO; Brett (Susan) in Santiago, Chile; and Jonathan (Paula) in Tucson, AZ. They are blessed with 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Becky taught English and Reading in Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, and New Mexico. After her retirement Read More

Obituary: Wanda Mae (Wagner) Higgins July 16, 1920 – May 28, 2018

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WANDA MAE (WAGNER) HIGGINS July 16, 1920 – May 28, 2018

Wanda Mae (Wagner) Higgins, age 97, passed away May 28, 2018 surrounded by family and music at Hummingbird Music Camp in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. 

Wanda was born July 16, 1920 in Dolores, Colorado to Elmer and Sarah (Kellogg) Wagner. She moved to Albuquerque in 1937 and married Kenneth Lloyd “KL” Higgins in 1939. Together they founded Hummingbird Music Camp, where she cooked, cleaned, and supported every child who came to camp as a team with her husband.

She received many accolades over the years, including the NM Platinum Music Read More

Obituary: Allan Lacy June 6, 1938 – May 25, 2018

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ALLAN LACY June 6, 1938 – May 25, 2018
 
Allan Lacy, 79, passed away peacefully May 25, 2018 with his son Keith by his side.
 
Allan was born June 6, 1938 to George and Esther Lacy near Valley Forge, PA. Allan was raised on the family farm and was the youngest of seven children. He graduated High School and went on to join the Army where he specialized in Explosive Ordinance Demolitions.  
 
While serving in the Army, he met and fell head over heels in love with Delores Ruth King. They married December 20, 1957. With Delores by his side, Allan continued serving his country and
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Obituary: Betty Jo (Wiblin) Warthen June 30, 1932 – May 21, 2018

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BETTY JO (WIBLIN) WARTHEN June 30, 1932 – May 21, 2018
 
Betty Jo (Wiblin) Warthen, of Spartanburg, SC, died May 21, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM at age 85.
 
She was born on June 30, 1932 in Trout, West Virginia, to the late Roxie Nelia McClung Wiblin and the late Joseph Bryant Wiblin. Betty graduated from Williamsburg High School (Greenbrier County, WV) in 1949 and taught in a one-room school near Richwood, WV. She then attended Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. She taught briefly in Hebron, Ohio.
 
Betty was the loving wife of the late William Perry Warthen. They were married in Newark,
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