Obituaries

JANICE YOUNG PARKER Feb. 2, 1933 – Jan. 2, 2025

Janice Young Parker died quietly and peacefully at her home in Springville, Utah on January 2, 2025 with her husband and a daughter at her side. Having been born in Richfield, Utah of godly parents (Leland Archibald Young and his wife Grace Sophia Olson) on February 2, 1933 she was 91 and 11/12 years old.

She grew up in a close family, the fourth of six children. Life, however, was not without problems. She was born without a soft palate which gave difficulties in both breathing and speaking. There were years of struggle, of treatment, of lessons and finally Read More

SHARON LEA WEIR HURDLE Oct. 4, 1946 – Dec. 23, 2024

Sharon Lea Weir Hurdle, age 78, Tupelo, MS, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Dec. 23, 2024. She died at home following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer that had spread throughout her body.

Sharon was born Oct. 4, 1946 in Denver, Colorado, to Donald and Helen Weir then spent her formative years in Wichita Falls, TX where her father was in the Air Force at Sheppard AFB. She was the oldest of four.

After graduating from Hirschi High School in 1964, she was married in 1965 and had two daughters, Kimberly and Sheri, then eventually moved to Los Read More

THOMAS NICHOLSON ELDER July 13, 1936 – Dec. 13, 2024

Thomas Nicholson Elder died at 88 years old on December 13, 2024, in Taos, NM. Tom was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Guy and Gay (Toombs) Elder, on July 13, 1936. He was the first of four boys.

The family moved to Los Alamos in 1945 when Guy Elder was hired by the Zia Company to run the steam plant for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Tom grew up exploring the canyons and mountains with his many friends in the community. At Los Alamos High School he participated in track, swimming and football.

He graduated in 1955 and joined the U.S. Army. There Read More

TRAVIS EDWIN SJOSTROM Jan. 1, 1979 – Jan. 2, 2025

Our beloved Travis passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from University of Utah with a BS in mathematics and a PHD in theoretical physics 2008. He did what he loved and enjoyed a rich career in physics.

He happily married in 2017 to Miriam Wingate. He had a beautiful son in 2018. He loved to travel and has visited many countries.

He is survived by Miriam wife, Edwin son, Gaylyne and Scott Shaw mother and father, brothers Kelly, Jared, Shay, Jason, Cody.

Private family services will be held in Los Alamos, NM and Logan, UT. Read More

CAROL H. ESTES Dec. 31, 2024

Carol H. Estes completed her life journey after a lengthy illness on December 31, 2024 with her beloved husband, Guy P. Estes, and her comfort cat Charolotte at her side.

Carol, the second of four children, was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Edward John and Eleanor Marie Herron. Her sisters and brother included Kathleen, Diane and Thomas. Family was extremely important to Carol, and she treasured them all.

In addition to Guy, she is survived by Kathleen Patalon and her family Willliam III, Robin, Joey, and Kathy Ann Barwick, of Maryland; Carol Ann Ruffing  and daughters Read More

WILLIAM BRADLEY MARTIN Dec. 7, 2024

William Bradley Martin passed away on December 7, 2024, just a month shy of his 82nd birthday.

Brad was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania but grew up in Los Alamos. Upon graduation from Los Alamos High School (LAHS), Brad proudly joined the Navy and was always grateful for the opportunity to serve his country.

After graduating from UNM, he spent the remainder of his life in Santa Fe, commuting to LANL until his retirement.

Brad was an active and adventurous man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, kayaking and river rafting. He spent much of his later Read More

RONALD WAYNE WILKINS Aug. 29, 1943 – Oct. 12, 2024

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Ronald Wayne Wilkins died at home in Los Alamos, NM. He was 81 years old.

Ron was born on August 29, 1943 during World War II. He and his mother Mary Frances lived with his grandparents in Roscoe, Texas while his father Wiley served overseas. Later, the family settled in McCamey, Texas, where Ron graduated from high school in 1961.

Although he had always planned to attend college in Texas, Ron unexpectedly received an offer to attend Harvard University, which he accepted with his father’s encouragement. There he studied Read More

PATSY ANN (GREENHILL) SNOW

Patsy Ann (Greenhill) Snow of the Bethel community in Hill County, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Hillsboro. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Patsy, a direct descendent of an original Hill County family (Allison), was born July 8, 1939, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Thomas and Alline (Allison) Greenhill. She spent her childhood in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, where she enjoyed her teenage years at McAllen High School, but often spoke fondly of spending summers Read More

MICHAEL ALLEN SEGURA Dec. 30, 1958 – Dec. 13, 2024

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our beloved brother Michael Allen Segura age 65 on December 13, 2024, after suffering complications from a delicate surgery.

Michael was born in Los Alamos, NM on December 30, 1958, to Thelma and Neno Segura.

He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1977 and continued his education at New Mexico State University where he received a bachelor of science degree in Political Science. He furthered his education at Central New Mexico Community College receiving an associate degree in Accounting. Read More

MARIA ELENA THEYE July 21, 1952 – Dec. 22, 2024

Maria Elena Theye went home to enjoy being in the presence of the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Maria is survived by her husband Lonnie; children: Nathan, Jonathan, Andrea; daughters-in-law: Becky, Lindsey; grandchildren: Simon, Cody, Austin, Lanna, Justin; four grand-dogs. She loved her family, friends, and her Heavenly Father.

Maria was born in Raton, New Mexico on July 21, 1952. She enjoyed living most of her life in New Mexico.

Maria was a friend of God, having accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of ten years old. Her true passion was helping Read More