Obituaries

CAROL ANN SWEARS MONAGHAN Dec. 3, 1938 – March 5, 2024

Carol Ann Swears Monaghan, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 85 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She entered this world on December 3, 1938, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and her life was a journey of love, family and friends, and constant adventure.

‘Kie’ and Denny spent nearly 20 years in Los Alamos, after moving from Seattle, raising their family. Both were strong supporters of the Los Alamos Community, including the golf and ski associations. Kie worked for the Los Alamos National Bank after her children left Read More

JOSEPH PAUL MUTSCHLECNER July 6, 1930 – March 16, 2024

Joseph Paul Mutschlecner passed peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice with family by his side in Los Alamos, Saturday, March 16.

He is survived by his wife Alice, and his children David, Timothy (Sarah), and Celia, (Mark), as well as grandchildren: Audrey, (Zachary), Megan, (Parker), Elliott, Mathew, (Caitlin), Anna, (Andrew), Kevin, (Sonny), Robyne, (Chris), and nine great-grandchildren.

Paul was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Henry and Aurelia Mutschlecner, and had one sibling, Audrey. His father, who worked at Read More

H. GRADY HUGHES III Dec. 18, 1945 – Oct. 9, 2023

Henry Grady Hughes III passed away at home on October 9, 2023, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Grady was born December 18, 1945, in Waco, Texas to Alice Vernor Hughes and Col. Henry Grady Hughes, Jr.

He spent his early years in Waco where his mother worked as a circuit court reporter. His mother traveled with the court to small towns in Texas, leaving Grady in the care of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Vernor. Grady’s family moved to Houston in 1955 where his mother found work that did not involve traveling.

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ALVERTON ALFRED ELLIOTT July 13, 1942 – Nov. 29, 2023

Alverton (Al) Alfred Elliott, Jr. passed away at the young age of 81 on November 29, 2023 in Georgetown, Texas of old age (81) and stubbornness.

Al was born to Isabelle and Alverton Elliott, July 13, 1942, in Waterbury, VT. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kendall and Winslow.

Al married Sherron Fisher in 1964 in Morgantown, WV and she preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived by his two brothers, Ruel of Hurricane, WV and Earle of Berlin, VT. He is also survived by his sons, Nichalos and wife Carol in Arizona and Matthew Read More

LARS HOWARD WECKSUNG July 20, 1970 – Feb. 22, 2024

Lars Howard Wecksung of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on February 22, 2024, at the young age of 53, surrounded by his family, after a lifelong battle with kidney disease.

Lars was born on July 20, 1970, the youngest of three children to George W. Wecksung and Mona Meyers Wecksung in Los Alamos, New Mexico. After Lars graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1988, he went on to study Business at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. In 1994 he moved to Phoenix to attend auto-mechanic school, where he eventually settled and called Phoenix home.

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MARY JANET MCCURDY March 11, 2024

Mary Janet McCurdy passed away on March 11, 2024, at her home in White Rock.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son, Michael. She is survived by her children Timothy (Annette), Don (Cathy), Steve (Trula), Patrick (Michelle) and David; and grandchildren Matthew, Kevin (Sara), Jeffrey (Bri), Kurtis, Nicholas, Daniel, Kathryn (Nicholas) and great- grandchild Miles.

At Mary’s request, please consider contributing to the Carrie Tingley Foundation. Services will be held privately for the family.

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JOHN THOMAS MONTAGUE Feb. 15, 2024

John Thomas Montague died at home in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, after an abrupt illness diagnosed as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. He was 74 years old.

John is survived by his wife, Linda Hutchins; son, Eric Montague; siblings, Jane, Paul, and Ruth Montague; and niblings, Ashlee Montague, Eli Skeggs, and Cel Skeggs.

Born to Leo and Opal Montague in Seattle, Washington, John grew up in the Seattle area on Mercer and Vashon Islands. He graduated from Vashon Island High School in 1967 and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford Read More

MIKKEL BORLAUG JOHNSON Jan. 2, 1943 – March 7, 2024

Mikkel Borlaug Johnson died peacefully in his home in Los Alamos, NM on March 7, 2024, at the age of 81.

Mikkel was born on January 2, 1943, in Waynesboro, VA and was the first child of Anne and Wallace Johnson. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA, received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and his master’s degree and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. He married Lynne McFadden of Blacksburg, VA in 1966. They had two daughters, Kara and Krista Johnson. Mikkel was predeceased in death by his parents Read More

JOHN K. SULLIVAN SR. April 11, 1938 – Feb. 24, 2024

On February 24, 2024, God called John K. Sullivan Sr. (“Jack”) home to be with him. This was just four short months to the day after his beloved bride, Jonelle. Jack is finally standing hand in hand with Jonelle, in the presence and surrounded by the glory of God for eternity. This is something that he spent a lifetime wanting to experience in its fullness.

Jack was born on April 11, 1938, in Pittsburg, PA, to Austin and Elizabeth Sullivan. He was the second of three children and loved both sides of his family. From the age of nine, Jack was called to the ministry Read More

DAVID VERNON FOX April 8, 1938 – March 11, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father David Vernon Fox after a short illness. Dad was our leader in playful silliness and good-humored fun. Joyous and endearing. Oolombamba!

Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anne Gilbert Fox; his children Andrew Fox (Melissa) of Los Alamos, NM; Suzanne Wilson (Steve) of Santa Fe, NM; John Fox (Meghan), of Durango, CO; and his grandchildren Elizabeth Wilson, Nolan Fox, Ryan Guenther, Cottrell G. Fox, Christopher Wilson, Ethan Fox, and Bentley Furda; his brother Cottrell Read More