Obituaries

THOMAS CECIL ROBINSON Nov. 28, 1938 – Oct. 23, 2024

Thomas Cecil Robinson passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his bedside on October 23, 2024, after a brief illness. Tom was born in Bryan’s Mill, Texas on November 28,1938. The family relocated to Santa Fe, NM and Tom graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1957. After high school, Tom served his county in the US Navy aboard the USS Boxer.

Following his time in the Navy, Tom began his employment with Los Alamos National Laboratory working at the Omega West Reactor and the Van de Graff facility. Tom was an RCT at TA15 at the time of his retirement. Read More

RUBY KNIGHT Nov. 10, 1940 – Oct. 21, 2024

Ruby Knight, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by her family, passed away on October 21, 2024, in her home. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Chimayo, New Mexico, from Andrita Martinez.

Ruby was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved all her family dearly. She enjoyed spending her time shopping, gambling at the casino and making memories with her family. Ruby had a special gift with children and spent many years babysitting out of her home. Her home was “home” to all whom she cared for.

Ruby is a testament to how strong a Read More

PETTY LUCCO July 7, 1930 – Aug. 25, 2024

A bright star has left our orbit. On August 25, 2024 in the early morning dark, Petty Lucco, a past resident of Los Alamos, left this world to join her ancestors. At a remarkable age of 94 years old, she passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Born, July 7, 1930 in Buenos Aires, Argentina she was given the name Teresita Nelly Raynuad by her parents Pedro Raynaud and Diznarda Lidubina Itcea. She was the eldest sibling of 3—her sister Mabel is called “Tia Chicha” and her brother Pedro Osvaldo often called “Poli.”

Teresita went by many names. Most knew her as Petty Read More

TOBIAS JOSE RICARDO TRUJILLO April 2, 1947 – Oct. 12, 2024

Toby Trujillo, 77, a resident of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico, concluded his life’s journey on October 12, 2024.

Toby was preceded in death by his parents: Estevan and Clarita Trujillo; his sisters Marie Vigil and Felice Salazar and his beloved grandson Kenny Trujillo.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie Trujillo, his daughter Clarita (Michael) Trujillo and his son Julio (Melissa) Trujillo; grandchildren, Tristan (Jaclyn) Trujillo, Faith Trujillo, Ayesha Martinez, Matthew, David and Madelyn Owen; five great grandchildren, Read More

JANET C. (LARIVEE) HULL Sept. 11, 2024

Janet C. (Larivee) Hull, 83, of Los Alamos, NM, and Centerville, MA, passed away on September 11, 2024. Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Don, and her parents, Clarence and Margaret Larivee.

Born in Shrewsbury, MA, Jan moved to Cape Cod during her adolescence and graduated from Barnstable High School in the class of 1958. Her professional journey began as a Paralegal on the Cape, transitioning to a role in the legal department at Argonne National Laboratory in Downers Grove, Illinois, before moving to Ames, Iowa.

Jan and Don lived Read More

JOHN WILLIAM HUFF Jan. 25, 1968 – Sept. 30, 2024

John William Huff, 56, of Jemez Springs, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on September 30, 2024, while working in Eastern Texas. John, or Johnny as many knew him, was born on January 25, 1968, in El Paso, Texas.

Sometime during his high school years at Los Alamos High School, Johnny briefly met Tania Edgett, yet their paths didn’t cross again until later. After graduating high school in 1986, Johnny met Tania again and then married her in October 1996 at Camp May. Johnny and Tania began building their home themselves in the Jemez with Read More

CHARLES THOMAS KLINGNER 1943 – 2024

Charles Thomas (Tom) Klingner was passionate about fireworks and national parks, bikes and cars, electric cars, family and friends, sailing and skiing, rockets and computers. He could be heard shouting “whoop!” as he skied powder runs. He encouraged others on the slope to “befriend the moguls”, instilling enthusiasm for challenges. He was kind and welcoming.

He played a key role in building and running supercomputers while working at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 31 years. Owned the first Apple computer. He was the  grandfather who owned an iPhone Read More

JOHN R. ASBRIDGE Aug. 26, 1928 – Sept. 28, 2024

John Robert “Jack” Asbridge, 96, of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024.

Born on August 26, 1928, in Lakeside, Montana, Jack was the beloved son of the late Vern and Emma Asbridge.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, their five children, Debbie, Karen, Mary, Gary, and Joe, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

After graduating from high school in Kalispell, Montana, in 1946, Jack joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served for three years, attaining the rank of Sergeant.

After his tour of duty, Read More

EUGENE JAMES PETERSON Nov. 18, 1949 – Sept. 4, 2024

Eugene James Peterson passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2024, at the age of 74. Born Nov. 18, 1949, to Eugene D. and Marguerite A. Peterson in Evergreen Park, IL, Gene was the eldest of four children—Rick, Marybeth, and Don rounded out the Peterson family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Rick and his wife Gail McFarlane.

He is survived by his sister Marybeth Brugger, brother Don Peterson (Terri), daughter Larisa Gillis, and grandchildren Secilli Keeler and Alan Keeler, who brought him immense pride and joy.

Gene graduated with Read More

SAMMY M. LOPEZ 1955 – Oct. 6, 2024

Sammy Lopez, a long-time New Mexican media leader, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 6.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Kathy Lou Lopez; his cherished daughter, Melinda Lopez; his devoted brother, Victor Lopez; his caring sister, Bertha Benavidez; and his loving grandchildren, Javaris Smith, Jazmine Lopez and Jeremiah Lopez.

Sammy is preceded in death by his parents, Victor D. and Antonia Gurule Lopez; his son, Anthony Lopez; and his brother, Chris Lopez.

A native of Jarales and a 1973 Belen High School graduate, Sammy spent Read More