Obituaries

TATYANA MIKHAILOVNA KURENNAYA May 13, 1953 – July 19, 2024

Tatyana Mikhailovna Kurennaya (née Fedorova), 71, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Tatyana was born on May 13, 1953, in Kalinin (Tver’), Russia, to Mikhail and Evgeniya Fedorov. She also lived with her grandmother, Anna Nikishina, in Serpukhov, during her school years. Tatyana received her master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Moscow Energy Institute in 1977.  She moved to Protvino, Moscow Region, with her son, Denis Kulakov. There she met her husband, Sergey Kurennoy. Tatyana and Sergey Read More

DANIEL J. TORRES June 28, 2024

Dan Torres, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on June 28, 2024. He was born in Las Vegas, NM, to Luciano and Manuelita Torres.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Torres, daughters Gretchen Torres-Baumgartner and Danielle Torres; son-in-law Bern Baumgartner; grandsons Mason and Matthew Baumgartner and brother Robert Torres.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and brother Luciano “Buddy” Torres, and sisters Nettie and Alice.

Dan was a standout athlete and played basketball and baseball at Los Alamos Read More

ANTOINETTE MARIE SHEFFIELD Oct. 3, 1949 – July 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Antoinette Marie (Mals) Sheffield at the age of 74.

Antoinette was born on Oct. 3, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to Chester and Betty Mals. Raised in Dayton, Antoinette spent her young adult years working at a local hospital in the newborn nursery. She loved children and had a natural way with them.

Vibrant and a true beauty inside and out, she became a member of the High Cincinnatians Tall Club and was crowned Miss Tall International in 1976. She spent the next year traveling Read More

PATRICIA ANN LUNDQUIST GRALL Nov. 22, 1939 – July 20, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Ann Lundquist Grall, born Nov. 22, 1939, in Longview, WA, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Rio Rancho, NM, with her son and daughter by her side.

Pat was preceded in death by her son Richard “Rick” Erick Grall, her parents Robert Eric Lundquist and Anna Lois Timmen, and her sister Sally Templeton.

She is survived by her daughter Stacey Lutz of Plano, TX, her son Russ Grall of Oahu, HI, her grandson Hayden Lutz of Grand Prairie, TX, her twin brother Paul Lundquist of Tacoma, WA, and numerous nieces, Read More

EDWARD SNOW, SR. Nov. 16, 1934 – July 14, 2024

Dr. Edward Clark Snow, Sr. of Whitney passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at home in the Bethel Community.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro.

He was born November 16, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Kenneth and Opal (Clark) Snow. He spent most of his childhood in Litchfield, Illinois, and moved to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas during high school. He graduated from McAllen High School in 1953. He joined the US Army and served two years in Germany before returning Read More

RUTH LORRAINE REDENIUS MAIER Aug. 25, 1937 – June 1, 2024

Ruth Lorraine Redenius Maier of Westminster, CO, left a life well-lived in the company of her loved ones on June 1, 2024. She was 86.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Bill, and their four children; their son, Will and his partner, Averil; their daughters, Alycia, Terese, and Victoria and her husband, Jakob; five grandchildren, Alex and his wife, Monica; Helen and her partner, John; Aidan and his fiancée, Lois; Max; and Harvey; and two great-grandchildren, Ava and Vivian. She is also survived by her younger sister, Rosalie Schrack and her Read More

LARRY ALLEN BAYS July 5, 1944 – June 10, 2024

Larry Allen Bays, aged 79, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on July 5, 1944, in a small mining camp in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Larry’s life was marked by a rich tapestry of experiences and accomplishments.

Larry proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968, where he was stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. His military service took him to Vietnam multiple times, specializing in North Vietnamese radar capabilities. His longest continuous stay was 7 months, during which he demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication. Read More

PAMELA LOU ANDERSON Aug. 21, 1943 – July 10,2024

Pamela Lou Anderson left this world peacefully on July 10,2024 in Little Rock, Ark.

Pam was born August 21, 1943, in Casa Grande, Arizona to Maurice “Muggs” and Joyce Manes. She was raised in Los Alamos, NM where she attended school and graduated Los Alamos High School in 1961.

She went on to meet and marry the love of her life Douglas Anderson. Their story was the greatest love story ever told as they were married 62 years.

Pam is proceeded in death by Marice “Muggs” Manes (Father), Joyce Vivian Manes (Mother),  Candice Marie Bone (Sister), Tracy Thornton Read More

JOHN SANCHEZ June 2, 1952 – June 28, 2024

John Anthony Sanchez was born on June 2, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the first-born son of John S. and Elsie Sanchez. As a child John loved to play outside. Around twelve years old, John found a passion for chemistry and experiments. His mother, Elsie saw this growing passion for chemistry and bought John a white lab coat from the local pharmacist and the local pharmacist would order the chemicals John needed to do his chemistry experiments in their backyard shed.

When John went to college, he earned his degrees in Chemical Engineering. After college Read More

SAMUEL JASON NASISE Sept. 26,1969 – June 10, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce that our Beloved son, father, cousin, fiancé and friend, Samuel Jason Nasise, was called home into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, on June 10, 2024.  

He was born on September 26,1969 in Los Alamos, N.M. Sam passed away surrounded by his loving parents and his cherished Fiancée, Christa Baer Corrigan, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth and light. Sam lived a life filled with joy, kindness and unwavering optimism. His passion and zest for life touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know Read More