Obituaries

JOHN H. WARREN May 14, 1932 – Nov. 16, 2024

John H. Warren, age 92, died on November 16, 2024, at the Neighborhood Life Plan Community in Rio Rancho, NM.

John was born on May 14, 1932, in McLeansboro, Illinois to Inman C. and Mildred E. (Hamilton) Warren. He had one sister, Martha D. Cinotto, who died in 1967.

John married Wilma Mae Nuebel on August 9, 1959. She preceded him in death in 1980.

John is survived by four children from this marriage; daughter Dianna L. Hutchison (Craig) of Carlsbad, NM and sons Russell N. Warren (Pamela) of West Richland, WA, Roger J. Warren (Vickie) of Rockaway Beach, OR, and Read More

ROBIN MARTIN NICHOLAS Nov. 7, 1951 – Aug. 15, 2024

Our beloved friend, brother, and uncle, Robin “Rob” Martin Nicholas, of Santa Fe New Mexico, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes August 15th, 2024 in bed at his home of 30 years, at the age of 72. He was alone and all indications are that it was peaceful.

Please visit https://tinyurl.com/Rob-Nicholas-Memorial for memorial information and to share your memories of Robin.

Born November 7, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois, to Sam and Lucille Nicholas, both deceased. He is survived by his brother, David (Lynn) Nicholas; niece, Alicia Read More

LaVerne Chapman  Jan. 27, 1928 – Nov. 21, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024,  LaVerne Chapman went to her Heavenly home. She passed away at her home in Los Alamos at the age of 96.

LaVerne was born in Campbell, MO on January 27, 1928, to J.M. Benson and Stella Bolin Benson. Her mother passed away less than a year after her birth. Later, her father had heart problems. When she was 13, he moved the family to Michigan so they could be closer to family. That is where she met Ray Chapman. They were married on January 13, 1945. Their three children were born in Oklahoma. They moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1956. LaVerne Read More

GREGORY ALAN DUERRE (GREG) May 7, 1955 – Nov. 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Greg’s passing after a courageous battle with cancer on November 16, 2024, in Edgewood, New Mexico. Greg was born in Fargo, ND to Ken and Ruth Duerre. He spent his formative years in Los Alamos, NM and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, where he graduated from high school.

Greg had a passion for working on cars, which led him to pursue a career as a master diesel mechanic after attending Denver Automotive. While residing in Los Alamos he met and married Linda Baran with whom he had two sons, Dustin and Daniel. Though they Read More

RAY POLLOCK Nov. 20, 2024

Ray Pollock, late of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his new home in Broomfield, Colorado on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Neva, and leaves behind sons Clif Pollock (Melissa) of Broomfield, Colorado, and Craig Pollock (Sharon) of Los Alamitos, California. He was also the proud grandfather of three grandsons, three granddaughters and two step-grandsons and great-grandfather to six.

Ray Pollock was born in 1931 near Oakland, California. He held degrees in physics from the University of Colorado Read More

THOMAS P. MCLAUGHLIN May 10, 1943 – Nov. 13, 2024

Thomas McLaughlin, 81, passed away peacefully in his home in the arms of his son, Patrick, on Wednesday November 13, 2024, after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

We love and miss you Dad/Grandpa, you are forever in our hearts. “Grandpa was the best” said one grandchild and another added “He always supported us and was at every activity we had, even when he was very ill.” Tom was a devoted brother, father, grandfather, husband, and child of God. He is now reunited with his wife, Karen, in Jesus’s loving arms.

Tom was born on Nantucket Island, Read More

SHIRLEY PAPIN March 3, 1935 – Nov. 11, 2024

Shirley was born in Blaine, Washington to George and Lillian Brandt amid the great depression. They relocated to Bellingham shortly after. Her parents had come from very humble circumstances and through hard work managed to achieve a middle-class life. Her father George “Turk” was a fisherman and the first boat he built was the “Shirley B” when she was a toddler. Bigger and better boats would follow but this was the foundation of what would become a solid and successful career. Last seen, the Shirley B was still afloat 70 years later.

A strong work ethic Read More

FREDERICK WILLIAM KRAMER May 28, 1932 – Nov. 12, 2024

Frederick William Kramer, 92, resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Nov. 12, 2024.

Fred was known throughout his life for his kindness; generosity; and devoted service to his family, church, community, and country.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, May 28, 1932, Fred grew up in Chicago before moving to Seattle, Washington, and then to Denver, Colorado, for high school. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He then moved to Los Alamos, Read More

FREDERICK H. KELLEY Aug. 15, 1932 – Nov. 9, 2024

Frederick H. Kelley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 92 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Born on August 15, 1932, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Frederick lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love that touched the hearts of many. Frederick was the cherished son of James and Rachael Kelley.

He was preceded in death by his siblings James, Florence, Betty, Donald, Alice, and Edward, who he often reminisced about with fondness. His legacy is carried forward by his loving wife Read More

CAROLE SUE (JOHNSON) LEHMANN Nov. 2, 1939 – Nov. 1, 2024

Carole Sue (Johnson) Lehmann went to heaven on Friday, November 1, 2024, just one day shy of her 85th birthday.

Carole was born November 2, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gordon “Buddy” and Myrtle Johnson. Carole was the oldest of 5 children. She graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1957.

Carole met James Lehmann (Downers Grove High School, Class of 1955) on a church youth group hayride, and they were married in 1959. Carole & Jim welcomed their only child, Deborah (Debbie), in 1960.

In 1969, Jim was transferred from Argonne National Read More