Obituaries

FAY ELAINE LEVIN May 6, 2025

Fay Elaine Levin was born in Chewelah, WA in 1932. She was the youngest child of Robert and Fay Duncan. She grew up on the family farm near Blue Creek, WA surrounded by her 11 brothers and sisters.

She proudly served in the Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force. She graduated from college at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. She was a homemaker and held a variety of jobs, including working as a nurse’s aide, serving as a juvenile probation officer, working for the U.S. Postal Service, and working at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Fay was married twice. In 1960, she married Read More

ALAN TODD THAL Feb. 2, 1960 – May 14, 2025

Alan Todd Thal, age 64 of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short fight with brain cancer.

Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 in Lutheran Trinity Church Cemetery of Watertown.

Alan Todd Thal was born Feb. 2, 1960 in Watertown, the son of Sharon and Dr Leland Thal. Alan grew up in Watertown and was a graduate of Watertown High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Read More

MYRNA ELLEN DROSS Jan. 28, 1934 – May 2, 2025

Myrna Ellen Dross passed away in her sleep in Rio Rancho. She was 91. She and her husband Allen Edward Dross were together for 50 years until his passing in 2005. She was born Myrna Ellen Bly in Billings, Montana on January 28, 1934.

She is preceded in death by one daughter Karen Ann Dross and her husband Allen Edward Dross and her sister Mary Helen Hanto.

She is survived by her other two children Laura Kay Zahn (65) and Douglas Edward Dross (60).

She will be remembered for her love for her church and its music, hummingbirds and her iris. Her favorite thing to do Read More

DAVID KEITH HOLMES Oct. 27, 1962 – April 24, 2025

David Holmes ended his journey on this earth with his family by his side after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). David was 62 years young. David was born to Everett and Merlyn Holmes in Kearny, NJ. His family moved out west to New Mexico in 1966 when he was 4 years old.

David graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1980 and went on to get his bachelor’s degree in Finance from New Mexico State University. He came back to Los Alamos and landed his first job as an officer at Bank of Los Alamos. He later moved on to work for the Los Alamos National Read More

DEACON RAYMOND E. ALCOUFFE April 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Deacon Raymond E. Alcouffe, a beloved longtime resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, on April 10, 2025, at the age of 84. A man of deep faith, unwavering love, and devoted service, Ray has now joined his cherished wife of over 50 years, Joan Alcouffe (Davenport), who preceded him in death in 2015.

Ray was born in Calistoga, California, in 1940. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Washington in 1968, the same year he began his distinguished career at Los Alamos National Read More

MARIA ENEDINA (EDNA) SCHUTZ Aug. 6, 1932 – April 18, 2025

Maria Enedina (Edna) Schutz Age: 92

Resident:

White Rock, NM. She went to be with our Lord on April 18, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her children Bill, Leroy, Karen and Maria.

Edna was born on August 6, 1932, in La Jara, CO, to Pedro and Isabel Padilla. She married William Joshua Schutz, Sr. on August 16, 1956, in Los Alamos, NM, beginning a loving partnership that lasted 63 years.

Preceded in Death By:

• Father: Pedro Padilla, Española, NM
• Mother: Isabel Padilla, Española, NM
• Husband: William Joshua Schutz, Sr., Los Alamos, NM
• Brothers: Manuel

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FAY T. MOSS Dec. 4, 1939 – March 21, 2025

Beverly Fay Tignor Moss, known simply as “Fay” to all who loved her, passed away peacefully in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on March 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Her life was marked by compassion, quiet strength, and an unwavering dedication to caring for others.

Born on December 4, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia, Fay was the daughter of Clarence Tignor and Adeline (Deaner) Tignor and was lovingly raised by her stepmother, Florence Tignor. She cherished her blended family and is survived by her stepsister, Betty Olson, and stepbrother, Bryant Orrock.

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JESSE BELLAMY Jan. 23, 1958 – April 7, 2025

Jesse Bellamy of White Rock, New Mexico passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 67.

Born in Quanah, Texas on January 23, 1958, Jesse developed his reputation as a hardworking man at a young age, working in the farmlands of Texas as a boy. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 1975, serving as a Rifleman until 1981. Upon an honorable discharge, Jesse moved his family to New Mexico where he spent the rest of his life. He was proud to be a Measurement Technician for the New Mexico Gas Company and recently celebrated his 27-year work anniversary with the organization. Read More

KYLE SALAZAR May 8, 1999 – March 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Kyle Salazar, from Pojoaque, NM. Kyle was a beloved grandson, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. He left a lasting impact on many and he will be missed deeply by all who loved him.

Kyle was a selfless person, always making sure everyone had a gift on holidays, never showing up to a party empty-handed, and consistently putting others before himself. His thoughtfulness and generosity left a lasting impression on many.

Kyle was a deeply loving man, cherished Read More

SARA LENORE MAXWELL April 1, 2025

Sara Lenore Maxwell (née Yeamans) passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 43.

Sara had deep love for animals that was matched by her reverence for nature and connection to music. She often said her soul felt most at home beneath a canopy of trees with her close friends (of the two- and four-legged variety).

Sara’s natural aptitude for all things culinary was a source of joy for all those with whom she shared her delicious creations. Her vivacious and compassionate spirit will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving mother, Marilyn; father, David; Read More