Obituaries

WILLIAM (BILL) BRADLEY WILSON Aug. 21, 1942 – March 2, 2024

William (Bill) Bradley Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 on March 2, 2024 at Bear Canyon Hospice in Albuquerque due to complications attributed to dementia.

Bill was born in Houston, Texas on August 21, 1942 to his late parents Cecil and Erline Wilson and his sister Shirley who was able to fly from San Antonio to visit Bill in hospice shortly after her 91st birthday.

As a child he loved to ride his horse, Thunder and hop trains that passed close to his backyard. He would jump off and walk home – luckily a neighbor reported Read More

SHIRLEY ANDERSON May 2, 2024

Shirley Anderson, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2024 with her 3 dear daughters (Jemez Springs and Salt Lake City) by her side.

Los Alamos Visting Nurses were blessed to care for Shirley until the end.

A more formal obituary to be expected down the road.

Rivera Family Funeral Home of Los Alamos encourages all of Shirley’s friends, old nursing buddies, neighbors and all who loved her and her daughters to leave a message, story or photo at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com Read More

JOHN FLOYD HIGGINS, III April 30, 2024

John Floyd Higgins, III of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 66.

Rivera Family Funeral Homes thanks Los Alamos Medical Center for their trust for Mr. Higgins’ final care and his medical attention until the end, Los Alamos County Social Services for their assistance in Mr. Higgins’ cremation, and Los Alamos County Parks for Mr. Higgins’ permanent placement at Guaje Pines Cemetery columbarium.

Anyone who knew and cherished Mr. Higgins is encouraged to share in his memory at www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com Read More

BOBBY FRANK POE March 27, 1936 – April 29, 2024

Longtime Los Alamos resident, Bobby Frank Poe (Bob), passed away at home on Monday  evening, April 29, 2024. Dad struggled with heart related issues for the last number of years. He spent ten days in April at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico and came home to Hospice Care on Friday, April 26.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wanda Nell (Cooke) Poe of the home; his brother Don Poe, of Grandbury, Texas; his daughter Teri Price and her husband Bobby of Kingston Springs, TN; his daughter Lori Hinojosa and her husband Hugo of Los Alamos, NM; his son Lonny Poe Read More

Thomas Hiram McReynolds Sept. 22, 1941 – April 30, 2024

The man dubbed a ”Northern New Mexico icon” and the “King of Tough Love”, Thomas Hiram McReynolds – known to countless many as Coach Mac, Uncle Mickie, Mr. Mac, cuñao, or simply Mac – has left us to find peace and rest in the Lord, passing away from this life on April 30, 2024. He was 82 years old.

Mac was born in Los Ojos (Parkview), New Mexico on September 22, 1941, to George Ellsworth and Isabel Fulgencia (Montaño) McReynolds. He was a great-grandson of Perfecto Esquibel, one of 100 delegates to the New Mexico Constitutional Convention of 1910, Read More

JOSEPH PATRICK ROJAS March 27, 1959 – April 22, 2024

Our brother, Joe, left his earthly confines on the early morning of April 22. We are devastated.

Joe is the youngest child of Patricia Mendiola Rojas and Louis Gonzalez Rojas, to us the most devoted parents in the history of the world.

He was born in Los Alamos, NM, the youngest of six children, and grew up in that remarkable  environment of education, community, and exquisite natural beauty. His talents ranged broadly, from the strength to move a grand piano to the vision to design living spaces of a home to the creation of verdant gardens. Joe was Read More

JOSEPH JAMES PETRANTO May 2, 2024

Joseph passed away peacefully surrounded by his favorite music and his loved ones last week.

He is survived by his son, Steve (Maria); daughter, Lisa; and grandson, Joe. He was preceded in death by wife, Audrey; his son, Paul (Shirley) and grandson (Anthony.)

He was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, a LANL mechanical engineer extraordinaire, and a big band enthusiast. He was also a faithful member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and a dedicated Cowboy and Broncos fan.

Joseph was blessed by many members of the Los Alamos community. Thank you, one and all, Read More

PATRICIA ANN CASE DAUN Dec. 28, 1927 – March 25, 2024

Patricia Ann Case Daun passed peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2024 at the age of 96.

She was pre-deceased by her 2 husbands, James Case and Keith Daun.

Pat is survived by her three children, Diane (John) Lenssen, Debra (Frank) Kraus and Mitch (Gaby) Case; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Pat was interested in gardening and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and The Ladies Sewing Circle there. She volunteered at Los Alamos Medical Center as a ‘Pink’ lady, and at the Sombrillo Retirement Community, where she was also a part of Read More

HARVEY A. ROSE Nov. 9, 1947 – April 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harvey A. Rose on April 9, 2024, at the age of 76. Harvey was a cherished husband, father, brother, and a distinguished scientist.

Born on November 9, 1947, in Manhattan to Bessie and Michael Rose, he excelled academically from a young age and started higher education at City College of New York in 1963 at the age of 16, earning a bachelor’s degree. He later graduated with a PhD from Harvard.

Harvey’s professional life was marked by his time at Los Alamos National Laboratory, starting in 1977. His contributions Read More

DUSTIN MATHEW BENNETT Jan. 12, 2000 – April 15, 2024

Dustin Mathew Bennett of Los Alamos, NM was a wonderful caring son, brother, grandchild, nephew, cousin and friend. He left us unexpectedly on April 15, 2024, at the age of 24.

He was born Sunday, January 12, 2000 in Albuquerque, NM. The son of Alison Bennett.

He began his education at the Ark Child Development Center and went on to attend Aspen and Barranca Mesa Elementary Schools, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School.

Dustin loved his family and life. He was all in with fun activities like swimming, whitewater rafting and rollercoasters. Read More