Obituaries

JOYCE MARION PYBURN  March 6, 1933 – May 25, 2016

Joyce Marion Pyburn of Los Alamos, New Mexico died in her home surrounded by her family and good friends, Tracy O’Grady and Joann Carlson on May 25, 2016. She was 83 years old.

Joyce is survived by her children Elaine Deschamp, Janet Cowan, and Tom Pyburn of Los Alamos; three grandchildren, Joshua Cowan, Daniel Deschamp, Jesse Deschamp (wife Cynthia) of Los Alamos; and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Marion Pyburn, her brother Richard Olson of Lake Miltona, MN, and her parents Osborn Olson and Marion Olson Read More

VIRGINIA (GINNY) LORRAINE RAND May 30, 1931 – May 30, 2016

Virginia (Ginny) Lorraine Rand died peacefully on her 85th birthday May 30, 2016. She was born in Spokane, Washington on May 30, 1931 to Ernest and Frieda Althouse, immigrants from Switzerland. 

Ginny graduated from Holy Names College in 1952 with an education degree. She married John Rand in 1953 and had 6 children before moving to Los Alamos in 1966.

Ginny raised her 5 boys and 1 girl as she worked as a substitute teacher for more than 20 years in the Los Alamos Public School system. As her children graduated from high school she pursued Read More

INA COULTER May 22, 2016

After 92 years of adventure, Ina Coulter has been released from her earthly body and is rejoicing to be at home with her Lord.

Ina was born the daughter of Dr. Watson and Jane Campbell. She grew up in the small town of Halstead, Kansas where her father practiced as a physician in the famous Hertzler Clinic and Hospital. She left home at age 18 to attend Nurses Training at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska during WWII as a part of the US Cadet Nurse Corps. Following the war she moved to Denver where she earned a degree in Hospital Administration from Colorado University. Read More

JOANNE E. GARCIA May 21, 2016

JoAnne E. Garcia, age 72, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Androwski; twin brother, Eugene Androwski; brother, Michael Androwski and sister, Betty Klemick. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her husband, Jose F. Garcia; children, Michael D. Garcia, Alicia Garcia and Amanda Garcia; brothers and sisters; Patricia Eheman, Donald Androwski (Gloria), Phyllis Kirk and Fred Koeing; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Read More

GEORGE MELVIN CAMPBELL May 14, 1929 – May 7, 2016

George Melvin Campbell died on May 7, 2016 in Beaverton, Oregon just one week before his 87th birthday.

He was born in Franklin Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1929 to Viletta (Stamm) and Richard J Campbell.

George is survived by his wife, Gayle; his two children and their spouses, Shaun Morris Campbell (Edie I. Davis) and Kathryn Ann Campbell Chevalier (Michael); grandchildren Quinn Thomas Campbell and Devin Matthew Chevalier; sisters Vera Edinboro, Jean Fry; brothers Clyde and Bill.

He is predeceased by his parents, Read More

RUSSELL F. SHAW, M.D. April 15, 2016

Dr. Shaw passed away on April 15, 2016. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Russ attended local schools before graduating from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. It was at Brown University that he met Cynthia – his wife of 59 years.

His interest in medicine took him to Albany Medical College in Albany, New York where he earned his medical degree. After medical school, he chose to specialize in pediatrics and completed his residency in pediatrics in Columbus, Read More

JASON W. OTT May 4, 1982 – May 12, 2016

Jason W. Ott, 34, died on May 12, 2016, of injuries suffered in an accident in Arizona.

Jason was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 4, 1982 and was a 2001 graduate of Los Alamos High School. Jason is survived by his mother, Kathleen Veenstra and partner Grady Stem; his father Will Ott and wife Cindy; his sister Julia Toler, husband Josh, and Jason’s adored nieces and nephews Ava, Grey, Griffin, Norah and Ingrid; his sister Emily Veenstra-Ott and fiancé Kevin O’Neal; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jason was an immensely talented artist and Read More

EDWARD ROMERO Oct. 14, 1930 – May 14, 2016

Edward Romero, 85, a former resident of Cuyamungue, and current resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. 

Edward was preceded in death by his wife Flora E. Romero; parents Jose Erineo and Ursinia Ortiz Romero; brothers Juan Gavino and Julian; sisters Ermelinda and Sally. 

Edward proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission, Zia Company, and the State of New Mexico. 

He is survived by his daughter Terrie and husband Ray; and sons Edward LeRoy, Ronald  and wife Read More