Obituaries

HECTOR C. HINOJOSA April 30, 1932 – June 8, 2026

We mourn the loss of Hector C. Hinojosa, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, teacher, and friend. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 8, 2026. He was 94 years old. Hector was born in Laredo, Texas, on April 30, 1932, to Placida and Crisoforo Hinojosa. He had three brothers and one sister when his father suddenly died 15 days before Hector graduated from high school. To help support the family, Hector found jobs when he could while completing his higher education, including the back-breaking work of Read More

GEORGE ROBERT MARGEVICIUS July 14, 1999 – June 7. 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026, George Robert Margevicius, loving son, brother, and partner, passed away at the age of 26 after a brave and difficult fight against illness.

George was born in Los Alamos, NM, July 14, 1999, to parents Kristen and Robert Margevicius. He grew up in Los Alamos, spending a lot of time outdoors, participating in local boy scouts, nature summer camps, and developed a strong connection to the natural world at a young age. He was inquisitive and open-minded, leading him to become an avid bird watcher, to canoe across Minnesota Read More

ANDREW EDWARD ANDREWS July 29, 1942 – May 21, 2026

May 21 of this year, Andrew Edward Andrews passed away in the comfort of his own home at age 83 in White Rock, New Mexico. He was surrounded by loved ones and he went peacefully.

Andrew (also called “Andy” by his friends and family) was born July 29, 1942 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Francis Jerome Andrews and Ruth Janet Andrews. He enjoyed his upbringing in Wisconsin and Illinois before moving to California, where he attended high school in El Cajon and graduated as a National Merit Scholar. Not long after, he took the incredible prestige to West Point Read More

DAVID BRACKEN June 28, 1964 – June 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of David Bracken June 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love that meant so much to him.

Born June 28, 1964, in Cohoes, NY, David Bracken lived a life defined by determination, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to doing what he believed was right.

A gifted nuclear physicist by profession, he dedicated his career to solving complex problems and advancing knowledge. Yet those who knew him best understood that his true passion was powerlifting. He approached the sport, and life itself, Read More

KENNETH L. COOP March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026 

Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89. 

Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air traffic control.

With assistance from the G.I. Bill, he went to Colorado School of Mines where he played football and worked at the Coors brewery. He graduated with a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from the University Read More

RITA M. APEL July 12, 1929 – May 6, 2026

Rita Apel of Los Alamos, New Mexico, whose generous, loving warmth reached countless hearts, passed unexpectedly on May 6, 2026, at the age of 96.

Rita was born July 12, 1929, in Chimayo, NM to Enemecio O. and Benita Martinez the same year her father completed the family chapel, Capillita de Santa Rita. When she lost her mother at a young age, Rita and her siblings were raised by their oldest sister, Tillie. They grew up on their farm surrounded by the beautiful northern New Mexico countryside and forged a bond that lasted a lifetime.

Rita spent her high school summers Read More

CHRISTOPHER EARL ROSS Dec. 8, 1970 – May 31, 2026

Christopher Earl Ross, 55, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on May 31, 2026.

Chris was born on December 8, 1970, and raised in Los Alamos. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1989 and dedicated more than 25 years of service to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he was respected for his hard work, commitment, and professionalism.

Chris had a lifelong passion for sports. He was a devoted fan of the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Cubs. Beyond being a fan, Chris excelled as an athlete, particularly in basketball and Read More

NIMA DIANE WARD May 4, 1934 – March 2, 2026

Nima Diane Ward, beloved mother, teacher and legislative advocate, died March 2, 2026, at the age of 91. She passed peacefully at St Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe surrounded by family. Nima was born May 4, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA to David and Mable Roland.

She graduated from Augustana College in Moline Illinois with a BA in education 1955. Nima met John Ward at Augustana, and the couple soon married and moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1957 where Nima began teaching second grade at Aspen Elementary and would go on to raise her family of four boys. In 1984 Nima began a 16-year Read More

JOHN CAPPIS April 24, 1942 – April 29, 2026

DALLAS, Texas – On Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, John Cappis, age 84, quietly passed away of natural causes following an 18 year battle to still have a quality life after suffering a traumatic car accident and subsequent strokes. 

John was born in Telluride, Colorado, at the old hospital (now Historic Museum), and had many fond memories of a childhood in a small town including outside adventures from climbing different peaks, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, hunting with his dad and, of course, jeeping.

He inherited Read More

JEFFREY DALE PARKINSON May 22, 1963 – May 16, 2026

Jeffrey Dale Parkinson, 62, passed away from heart failure on May 16, 2026, in Neiva, Huila, Colombia.  He was born on May 22, 1963, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, to Joseph Lynn and Bonnie Joy Parkinson.

Growing up in Los Alamos, Jeff developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors. He spent countless hours backpacking, hunting, and fishing, creating cherished memories with his father and brothers. A proud Hilltopper, he graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1981.

Jeff went on to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Information Read More