Obituaries

JANET C. JONES – July 8, 2025

Janet C. Jones passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in her home, just 3 weeks short of her 83rd birthday.

She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Elizabeth Weig and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Burt Wells.

She leaves behind her husband of 54 years and 3 months, Delbert M. Jones, her older brother Michael Wells of Oro Valley, AZ., her son Steven J. (Kira) Jones and her grandson Kilian R. Jones of Buena Vista, CO.

Janet was a tall attractive blonde lady who loved kids and teaching. She was a highly regarded elementary school teacher for most of her life. She enjoyed traveling, Read More

JUANITA (JANE) A. LOPEZ – July 11, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Juanita (Jane) Lopez. Her Heavenly Father, lead one of his angels back home. Juanita was ready to meet her creator.

Juanita would remind anyone that was around her that it was always God’s will about what happens in life. Juanita never wavered from her faith that God was and is always in control.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 18 Juanita was able to enjoy her 100th birthday with loved ones, while she sang happy birthday to herself with all her loved ones.

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GLORIA KRINARD Sept. 11, 1934 – April 8, 2025.

Gloria Gay Krinard was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Alton, Illinois, to Albert Roger Krinard and Mamie McDanel Krinard. From a young age, Gloria embraced life with joy, curiosity, and determination—a spirit that carried her through a remarkable and adventure-filled journey.

After graduating from Alton High School, she pursued her love of physical movement and wellness at Christian College in Columbia, Missouri, where she studied Physical Education and swimming. Her passion for active living would become a lifelong hallmark. Following college, Read More

RAYMOND HAROLD VOOS July 6, 2025

Raymond Harold Voos died peacefully in his home in Rio Rancho, NM on July 6, 2025. He dedicated 25 years of his career to Los Alamos National Laboratory as a prototype machinist before retiring in 1993. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Rutheron, NM, where they spent their winter months “snowbirding” throughout the US before settling down in Rio Rancho, NM.

A polio survivor, Ray wasn’t one to let disability keep him down. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, waterskiing, and bowling.

He volunteered Read More

DOROTHY QUARTIERI Aug. 23, 1935 – June 29, 2025

Dorothy Quartieri passed away peacefully at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on June 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nothing in this world meant more to her than family. Her love ran deep, and she made sure everyone felt it—every single day.

Born in Dawson, New Mexico on August 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Harry and Fay Pompeo. Dorothy was the middle child, lovingly nestled between her older sisters, Emma Weaver and Viola Peterson, and her younger brothers, Harry Pompeo Read More

DR. MUDUNDI RAMAKRISHNA RAJU June 24, 2025

Dr. Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju, retired scientist and Fellow of Los Alamos National Laboratory, passed away on June 24, 2025, in his hometown in India. His funeral was conducted with full state honors in the presence of family, friends and community leaders.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Subhadra Devi Raju, whom he loved and admired deeply. Dr. Raju leaves behind a lasting legacy of pioneering research on radiation cancer treatment as well as an impressive record of humanitarian work.

Dr. M.R. Raju graduated with a PhD in nuclear physics from Read More

DAMON GIOVANIELLI May 8, 1943 – July 6, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025, our community lost Damon Giovanielli, a happy, loving man, who “always had a sparkle in his eyes” and a longing to interact with those around him.

Damon was born in Teaneck, NJ, May 8, 1943, and stuck close to home for college, attending Princeton University. He went on to earn his PhD in physics from Dartmouth College and spent the majority of his scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Damon loved his time at the lab, eventually becoming leader of the Physics Division.

As a member of numerous boards and committees in Los Read More

LEE HALL STAPP March 10, 1954 – June 23, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lee Hall Stapp, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who departed this life on June 23, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 71. Born on March 10, 1954, in Clovis, New Mexico, Lee touched the lives of many with his kindness, intellect, and unwavering spirit.

Lee was the cherished son of James W. Stapp and Suzanne H. Stapp, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Shoshana Stapp; his stepdaughter, Sarah Ball; his sister, Lynne Stapp; his caring foster brother, Read More

AUDREY ELIZABETH KENYON June 29, 2025

Audrey Elizabeth Kenyon peacefully passed onward and upward while surrounded by family on June 29, 2025 at the age of 91.

Audrey was born in Casper, Wyoming, in January of 1934, to her parents Harold Jefferson Masters and Hildegarde Agnes Waechter.

Her Father died unexpectedly two years later and her mother moved her family to Glendale, California to be closer to her brother Carl Waechter. Audrey grew up in Glendale. She graduated from Hoover High and went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of California Los Angeles Read More

JOHN (BUCK) DALE ROBERTSON March 18, 1948 – June 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Buck) Dale Robertson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. John passed away on June 26, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Born in Lincoln, Illinois, John spent his youth in Mason City, Illinois, where he built the foundations of a life filled with curiosity and kindness. He spent most of his adult life in the unique community of Los Alamos, New Mexico, before moving to Albuquerque approximately nine years ago.

John was a man of many passions. He had a sharp and inquisitive Read More