Obituaries

CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS SMITH June 11, 1969 – Jan. 20, 2025

Christopher Hastings Smith, born June 11, 1969, in West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico Jan. 20, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father and community member whose life was marked by dedication and love.

Chris dedicated his career to working as a Computer Systems Professional for ICE-CS-M365 at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he worked for 25 years. He was known for his dependability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. His colleagues admired his work ethic and dedication to every project Read More

ELLEN BOUCK KUHN Feb. 25, 1931 – Jan. 19, 2025

Ellen Bouck Kuhn was born Ellen Christine Bouck in Albany, New York Feb. 25, 1931.

She grew up in Schoharie, New York, and had one sibling eleven years her senior. Her brother Elliott Fraser Bouck was a pilot in WWII, and lived to be 99 years old. When she was 17, she went to Purdue University and met her husband of 64 years, Edward Fredrick Kuhn, Jr.

After graduating from Purdue, they lived in Plainfield, New Jersey, where Ellen taught preschool until she was expecting her third child in three years. Ellen became a homemaker, taking care of her three Read More

MARGARET GILSTRAP BLEWETT Sept. 7, 1932 – Jan. 9, 2025

Margaret Gilstrap Blewett passed away peacefully at the age of 92 Jan. 9 in her Albuquerque home surrounded by family.

Margaret was born Sept. 7, 1932, to Frederic and Adaline Gilstrap in Denver Colorado. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1934 where they resided for many years in “El Adobe de los Arboles” on the northeast corner of Rio Grande Blvd. and Indian School Road.

Margaret graduated from Albuquerque High School in1950 and went to Vassar College where she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 1954. Her love for Read More

CAROLE MARIE (FAUST) HALLADAY Jan. 4, 2025

Carole Marie (Faust) Halladay passed away suddenly on January 4, 2025, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 77 years old. Carole was born and raised in Pennsylvania, spending her early years in Coatesville, PA, where she graduated from Scott High School in 1965. During high school, she participated in the glee club and softball and was well-liked by many of her classmates.

After high school, Carole briefly studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia before marrying Brian Halladay in 1971. After the birth of their son, John, the family Read More

PATRICIA C. DOMBROWSKI Nov. 5, 1932 – Dec. 16, 2024

Patricia Catherine was born to Anthony and Susan Rimkunas on November 5, 1932, at home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Pat died in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on December 16, 2024, at the age of 92.

She was the second of four siblings. She grew up in a large extended family where 28 aunts and uncles and over 40 cousins were within walking distance of each other. The big bands of the 1940s stopped at Bridgeport on their way in and out of NYC, and she danced to them all.

Pat married her high school sweetheart Ed Dombrowski after his service with the Marine Corps. They Read More

CELIA CAROLINA ULIBARRI March 24, 1934 – Jan. 9, 2025

Celia Carolina Ulibarri, beloved mother of ten, was born March 24, 1934.

Jan. 9, 2025, while resting peacefully in her residence and surrounded by her children, God called Celia to her eternal home.

Born and raised in Youngsville, NM, Celia was the youngest of eight siblings. After completing the 8th grade, she moved to Los Alamos to live with her sister and brother-in-law, where she was able to attend Los Alamos High School, graduating in June 1951.

Celia earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of New Mexico in 1955. That Read More

EZEQUIELA “QUEQUI” SIERRA Dec. 31, 2024

Ezequiela “Quequi” Sierra, 86, of White Rock, NM, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2024. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was preceded in death by her parents, Candida Rosa Rosario and Carlos Encarnacion, and her beloved husband of 52 years, Pedro A. Sierra. She was the eldest of six siblings.

Quequi was a devoted military wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a passion for cooking and sewing, and her greatest joy came from spending time with family and friends. Her unwavering Read More

LINDA KATHLEEN LUNSFORD (LYNCH) June 16, 1948 – Dec. 30, 2024

Linda Kathleen Lunsford (Lynch), 76, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. Taken too soon as she had so many things still planned with her family and friends. The world unexpectedly lost one of the most beautiful, kindest and loving souls to ever grace this world.

Linda was born on June 16, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to parents Walter and Mary Lynch (Theis) as a second child to an older brother, Steve and younger step-sister, Katie. As a child she was energetic and loved her dog, Queenie. Spending time with her favorite Swedish Aunt, Read More

DAVID GONZALES March 2, 1959 – Dec. 16, 2024

David Gonzales, resident of Chamita, NM, was born on March 2, 1959 in Colorado. He was embraced by the Lord and entered eternal peace on December 16, 2024.

In loving memory of David who was a beloved father, brother, son and friend.

He is preceded in death by his sons, Ivan Richard Gonzales and David Lalo Gonzales: parents, George Gonzales and Mary Baca.

Mr. Gonzales is survived by his children DaVida, Sheila, Virginia, Martine, Sabrina and Elijah Gonzales, Marcos Wixon and Mary and Michelle Gutierrez; grandchildren Beckham, Autumn, Jordan, Kylie, Read More

MARIE A. TODD Feb. 26, 1929 – Jan. 6, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Marie (Maria) A. Todd announce her passing. She left this world peacefully late Monday evening, January 6 in her home in White Rock, N.M. She was 95 years old. The first of eight children, Marie was born on February 26, 1929, to Pablo and Alice Saiz in Estancia, NM. 

She spent her early years in Estancia before moving to Albuquerque where she attended business school. There she would work multiple jobs at the same time including working for the Alvarado Hotel. During this period in her life, she met her future husband Billy. Read More