Obituaries

JOHN DAVID JOLLEY II Sept. 9, 1955 – June 9, 2025

John David Jolley II, known to those who loved him simply as David, died on June 9, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, just a few weeks after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. His passing was sudden and heartbreaking, and it is a deep sorrow to his family that he was not able to be surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. He was 69 years old.

Born in Wichita, Kansas, on September 9, 1955, David was the beloved son of Ordria Jolley and the late John David Jolley Sr. He was a proud resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he built a life grounded in Read More

LOIS LEEMAN July 8, 1933 – June 6, 2025

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Lois Leeman, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 91 in the beautiful mountains of Northern New Mexico.

Lois was born on July 8, 1933, in Knob Noster, MO. In 1953, she met and married her life partner and love of her life, Miles Leeman. Not long after that, they moved to Albuquerque, NM where they spent the remainder of their lives together. Lois and Miles raised two children, Denise and Eric, and helped in the raising of multiple grandchildren.

Lois loved Christmas, African Violets, cardinals, hummingbirds and carrot cake. Read More

CLAIRE JEAN (LARSON) O’BRIEN Sept. 2, 1950 – Feb. 7, 2025

Claire Jean (Larson) O’Brien, born on September 2, 1950, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, departed this world for her heavenly home on February 7, 2025, surrounded by family and love. She was the cherished daughter of Barbara Jean Larson and Donald Anthony Larson of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Claire’s journey through life was marked by profound love, unwavering faith, an enduring passion for the Lord, conservation, and environmentalism. Raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, her passion for nature blossomed while exploring and playing in the Read More

LORRAINE ELIZABETH THORN March 31, 1934 – May 23, 2025

Lorraine Elizabeth Thorn (née Patten) lived a life that was anything but ordinary. Born in Michigan on March 31, 1934, to Olive Susan McCarty and Paul George Patten, Lorraine charted a path of intellect, independence, and adventure.

She graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 1956 with a degree in Chemistry, a rare and remarkable achievement for a woman of her time. Her early career brought her to Denver, where she worked for Dow Chemical and became an enthusiastic member of the Schussbaumer Ski Club, embracing the Colorado Read More

DAVID BROWN Aug. 11, 1930 – May 31, 2025

Born in New York City to Jewish immigrant parents, Isidor (Bronshvak) Brown and Anna Katz, David grew up near Bronx Park in the United Workers Cooperatives, known as “The Coops”, a cooperative housing project. Always curious about the world and how things worked, he thoroughly enjoyed learning, and early in life began reading a set of books his parents gave him, called “The Book of Knowledge”. Later on, he joined a group of local kids from The Coops in a club known as Club Dynamo, who were interested in tinkering on projects involving electricity and building Read More

JEROME GRIGGS BEERY Sept. 27, 1933 – June 6, 2025

Jerry Beery of Los Alamos, NM died peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, following sudden organ failure. He was one of seven children born to Gene Beery Sr. and Minerva Griggs Beery. Jerry was raised in Colby, Kansas.

Upon completion of high school, Jerry joined the Army and served in the 9th Ordnance Battalion, the first Army nuclear ordnance battalion, which was formed in 1953 at Sandia Base in Albuquerque. He was stationed in Pirmasens, Germany, part of the French occupied zone.

Following his service in the Army, Jerry attended Kansas State University Read More

MICHAEL JAMES KRONE Dec. 31, 1986 – May 7, 2025

Michael James Krone, born December 31, 1986 to James and Lauren Krone in Los Alamos, NM passed away at the age of 38 on May 7, 2025, in Alamosa, CO.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother Lauren, and sister Shannon. He is survived by his son Forest, daughter Evelyne Rose, father James, brother Mark and nephew Jasper, grandmother Martha, aunt Denise and uncle Michael, uncle John and aunt Becky, along with other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Michael loved animals and was an accomplished Veterinary Technician who was valued for his skill, knowledge, Read More

VIRGINIA BROWN July 19, 1935 – May 18, 2025

Her high school nickname was “Fireball” and if you had the opportunity to meet her you would understand why.

Virginia Brown was born on July 19, 1935, in Henrietta, Texas and died peacefully in her sleep on May 18, 2025, in Hillsboro, Oregon.

She was the third of five children born to Clarence and Hazel Oldfield. The family left Henrietta and moved to Grants, New Mexico in 1940 and returned to Decatur, Texas in 1941 so her father could work as a mechanic for Boeing in Ft. Worth at the beginning of WWII. They all packed up and moved back to Grants to build a new life Read More

STEVE MARK GONZALESMay 24, 2025 – Dec. 31, 1965

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve M. Gonzales on May 24, 2025. He was 59 years old.

Steve was born to Santiago Jr. and Florence Gonzales on December 31, 1965, the youngest of eight children. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Mandy (06/2022); mother, Florence (03/2022); and sister, Roberta Ann (05/1959). 

He is survived by his sons, Kevin and Joaquin Gonzales, both of Pojoaque; father Santiago Gonzales, Jr. of Nambe; siblings, Donna (Clint) Bowyer of White Rock, Monica (John) Garcia of Santa Fe, Dennis Gonzales (Maxine) Read More

M. URSULA GUTHORMSEN July 22, 1932 – May 24, 2025

Ursula Guthormsen, born Mary Ursula Brady, passed away May 24, 2025, at the home she shared with her family: daughter Amy Guthormsen, daughter-in-law Erin Lay, and grandchildren Charlotte Lay and Walter Guthormsen. We will miss the easy-going joy she brought to our lives every day.

Ursula was born in 1932 in Albany, New York. She grew up in the Bronx and studied nursing at St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. Of her career path, she often said that she worked until she got bored, then found some grant money to pursue more education. This path led her to earn Read More