Obituaries

DAN W. BARRONE Feb. 23, 1930 – Aug. 13, 2025

With heart-felt admiration, we honor the extraordinary life of, Dan W. Barrone, 95, who ascended serenely Aug. 13, 2025, a mere twenty-four days after the passing of his cherished wife Cecilia.

Their remarkable love story, spanning over 73 years, was a testament to their unwavering devotion, commitment and companionship. Born in Terrero, NM, Feb. 23, 1930, to Daniel Casas Barrone and Christina Fresenius Barrone, Dan embodied a life of integrity, diligence, and devotion to his family. Dan was incredibly proud of graduating from Pojoaque High Read More

CHARLES BERNARD KLEIN Dec. 21, 1941 – Aug. 23, 2025

Chuck as he was known by many who knew him passed peacefully from this life on August 23, 2025. Chuck was born December 21, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois to Bernard Nicholas Klein and Henrietta Frances (Darrah) Klein.

He spent his youth in the Oak Park, after graduation he set out to explore the US, traveling in his ragtop convertible as far as Alaska with just a tent.

In 1962 Chuck joined the US Navy as a Machinist Mate, originally assigned to serve aboard a submarine but after a stint as an instructor in Galway, NY the Navy changed plans and he was assigned Read More

SUSAN ELIZABETH WIIG June 7, 1940 – June 13, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Susan Wiig. Susie, as she was known to many, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 13, with her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends by her side.

Susie was happiest when surrounded by her family. To her great delight, her family and friends were able to celebrate her 85th birthday with her this year. 

She was born in Lansing, Michigan, to William and Ethel Langham. She and her brother Billy helped their mother and father run a small motel. After Read More

NANCY WOOLDRIDGE July 29, 1941 – Aug. 20, 2025

Nancy Wooldridge, 84, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by loving family. A fifth generation Houstonian, she was born to loving parents, who left this world too soon, in her youth, driving her lifelong independent spirit.

She attended University of Texas as an English major, fueled by her love of reading. She had a library built in place of a dining room, and filled it with Dickens (her favorite), Shakespeare, Keats and Shelly all of which she read and reread, always with a book at her side.

As a child, Read More

CHARLES LAWRENCE HOLLAS March 1, 1942 – July 22, 2025

Charles Lawrence Hollas lived a full life in Texas, Australia, and New Mexico. He passed away peacefully in Oakland, California, and was surrounded by family in his last days.

Charles was born in Cameron, Texas, second of four children of Leo and Milady Hollas. He excelled in school, loved science and at his mother’s suggestion to “Get yourself an education”, he completed a BS in Physics from the University of Texas in Austin and then, in 1971, his PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics.

Charles felt privileged to enjoy a career in a field he loved. Read More

KIMRA LYN RAY Aug. 12, 2025 

Kimra Lyn Ray passed away on August 12, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones as she made her way onto the next adventure.

“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” –William Shakespeare

Never was there a more accurate way to describe our mother. She was a little thing, but man she sure was a firecracker. If she was mad about something or if there was an injustice, she’d let you know it. She was kind and empathetic. She loved people and animals and always stood up for the underdog.

She was a talented artist who loved to paint and she probably crocheted Read More

RICHARD D. SMITH Sept. 4, 1955 – Aug. 4, 2025

Former Los Alamos National Laboratory staff member Richard Daniel (Rick) Smith passed away August 4, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, where he was living under the care of his son, Nathan Anderith. A physicist, physical oceanographer, a rock climber, and a loving father, he will be remembered for his brilliant mind and love of the outdoors.

Rick was born September 4, 1955 in Albuquerque to Robert D. and Dixie Rogers Smith. He attended schools in Los Alamos, Albuquerque, and Greenwood Village, CO, then earned his BA at St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD in 1977 Read More

SANTIAGO GONZALES JR. Feb. 17, 1931 – July 23, 2025

Santiago Gonzales, Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the company of family. He was 94. It may have been no coincidence that Santiago joined Florence on their 70th wedding anniversary! Though Florence passed away in March 2022, his love for her never waned.

Santiago, Jr. (“Jimmy”) was born at home in Pojoaque, the eighth of nine children of Santiago and Celedonia Gonzales. He grew up on a close-knit family farm in Pojoaque and spent his youthful summers on the family homestead on the Pajarito Plateau (presently Los Alamos), Read More

NATHAN RICHARD HASE Jan. 25, 1933 – Aug. 8, 2025 

On Friday, August 8, 2025, Nathan Richard Hase passed away at the age of 92. He was the loving husband of Martha Jo, and father to Kristin and Kevin.

Nathan was born on January 25, 1933, in Elk City, Kansas, to Eugene Edgar and Pairidine (Mason) Hase. He married Martha Jo on June 5, 1960. Their daughter, Kristin Michelle, was born on February 4, 1963, and their son, Kevin Richard, was born on March 27, 1968.

Nathan served in the U.S. Army from April 27, 1953, to April 15, 1955, during the Korean War. He served as a machine gunner with Company F, 86th Infantry Read More

FRED J. MONTOYA April 6, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2025

With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Fred J. Montoya, who passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 85 on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM.

Fred was born April 6, 1940, to his mother, Rufina Rivera Montoya, and father, Espiridion Montoya, near San Ildefonso Pueblo at the foot of Black Mesa in northern New Mexico. He was a man of deep faith and a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Porfiria; children, Frederic (Mary), Leroy (Denise), Ruth (Chris), Read More