Obituaries

JIMMY CHARLES ELLIOTT May 21, 1929 – Aug. 29, 2024

Jimmy Charles Elliott passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his family on August 29, 2024, at the age of 95.

He is survived by his children Susan Russell, Keith (Alyce) Elliott, Jennifer Elliott, James Elliott, grandchildren Jerrod (Emily) Elliott-Rowlison, Dawna (Ben) Macdonell, Dana (Chuck) Elliott, and Ashley (Travis) Gilbert, Great-grandchildren Madeline, Logan, and Josie Elliott-Rowlison and Carson and Ayden Macdonell, his nieces Antwinette, and Dorothy, and nephews Rick and Charlie. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife Read More

JOSE LUCIO ‘JOE’ JARAMILLO March 18, 1943 – Sept. 12, 2024

Jose Lucio “Joe” Jaramillo of El Rito, New Mexico passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, surrounded by family.

Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an outdoorsman of the first order, and loved nothing better than spending time with friends and family, sharing the joy of being in the great outdoors and teaching all the finer points of hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling, or even cutting wood. Fish and game of all shapes and sizes were no match for his prowess with firearm, bow, or rod. When Read More

VERDIE RAPER March 8,1929 – Aug. 31, 2024

With deep sadness the family of Verdie Raper announces his death. He was born in Eureka, Utah, raised in Victor, Colorado and met the love of his life, Catherine Huber, in Silver City, New Mexico.

He is survived by his children, Trina Raper and Guy Raper; grandsons, Danny Cron, Rob Cron (Reina Urban), and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Catherine Raper and his eldest son, Gary Raper.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at FRENCH – Westside Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please donate Read More

HARRIET PETERSON MUFFLY Dec. 6, 1927 – Aug. 15, 2024

Harriett Peterson Muffly was born in Moorhead, MN to Leon and Anne Hammett on December 6, 1927.

Harriett graduated from Moorhead High School in 1945, and then from Sisters of Saint Joseph School of Nursing as a Cadet Nurse. In 1952, she planned the trip of a lifetime with a childhood friend to “see Europe on a dime” and focused on exploring Norway, the country her Grandparents had immigrated to the US from.

After her grand adventure, she returned to lead a full life of nursing experiences, starting at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, and on to Elmhurst Read More

BRENDA RENEE ANDERSEN Sept. 19, 1957 – Aug. 22, 2024

Brenda Renee Andersen, 66, passed away in her sleep, holding her husband’s hand, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her home in Star, Idaho due to a lengthy illness.

Brenda was born on September 19, 1957, to Glen B and Melba Hall Youngblood, in Council, Idaho. They lived in Cascade Idaho until she was twelve when her family moved to Boise, Idaho where she grew up and graduated from Capital High School.

Brenda then attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho where she earned an associate degree in Sociology and met Jay R (Skip) Andersen. Brenda and Skip Read More

MARY KAY BIBB March 4, 1943 – Aug. 17, 2024

Mary Kay Bibb loved Jesus, and took every opportunity to tell others that she and Jesus both loved them. Born and raised in Kansas, she filled her home with sunflowers as a connection to that state.

Early in college she took summer classes at New Mexico Highlands University, where the PE coach’s assistant got the courage to introduce himself during swim class. (His telling of that mentions that her swimsuit was red.) One year later they married and were partners through thick and thin for 61 years. She married him as a small town music teacher, then happily Read More

WILTON HENRY PARSONS March 30, 1944 – Aug. 13, 2024

It’s with sadness that our family announces the passing of Wilton Parsons on August 13, 2024. He passed away after a challenging battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on March 30, 1944 in Moline Illinois.

He grew up with his 3 siblings, Linda, Charles, and Mary in Moline Illinois. Will was an avid athlete and played several sports during his youth. Will graduated high school and went on to college at Hiram where he obtained a degree in History.

He then went on to the Army as an officer and served in Vietnam as an  interrogation officer learning to speak Read More

MARY ELLEN T. BDZIL Dec. 26, 1941 – Aug. 17, 2024

Mary Ellen T. Bdzil, long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday Aug. 17, 2024, at the age of 82, after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Bdzil, six children (Margaret, Kathy, John, Diane, Tom and Teri), and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father (Warren Crouch), her mother (Ruth Arena), and her stepfather (Frank Arena).

Mary Ellen, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, was born on Dec. 26, 1941. Following the tragic death of her father when she was an infant, Mary Ellen was raised Read More

ANN ELIZABETH EILERT (PEART) Aug. 2, 1940 – Aug. 12, 2024

Ann Elizabeth Eilert (Peart) of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Monday, Aug. 12, at the age of 84, after suffering for several years with vascular dementia.

She was born Aug. 2, 1940 in Galesburg, Illinois to Elva Grace McKune and Ray Gordon Peart.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two younger brothers, William Ray Peart and John Gordon Peart, whom she adored and helped to raise.

Ann spent her early school days living in Abingdon, Illinois where her father was an Agriculture teacher and her mom, a homemaker. Read More

TWILA EMILY BOWYER Jan. 18, 1931 – Aug. 7, 2024

Twila Emily Bowyer, 93, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was born on January 18, 1931, in Junction City, Kansas, to Virgil and Nora Longbine.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Bowyer in 1952 in Salina, Kansas, and went on to have four children: Clinton, Clayton, Carlton, and Constance. In the fall of 1965, Robert and Twila left their familiar home in Overland Park, Kansas and moved their family to Los Alamos so that Robert could pursue a new opportunity with Los Alamos National Laboratory. She had expected Read More