Obituaries

MARY ELIZABETH DALY Dec. 14, 1955 – April 12, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Daly (“Liz” or “Nonna” to many in Los Alamos) was born December 14, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John J. Smith and Regina Murphy Smith, and passed away on April 12, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, after a life of many places and adventures.

She was the eldest child of what would eventually be a family of five children. When her father finished his medical internship in New Orleans, LA, the family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for his residency, and then on to Anchorage, Alaska, where he was assigned with the US Air Force. The family Read More

RICHARD DAVID AMES June 26, 1979 – April 8, 2026

Richard David Ames, a man whose life was marked by resilience, humor, and an insatiable curiosity, passed away April 8, 2026, at the University of New Mexico. Born June 26, 1979, in New York City, Richard’s journey was one filled with moments of joy, challenge, and profound growth.

A jack of all trades, Richard found his greatest joy in the simple yet fulfilling task of tending vending machines with Coca Cola. This job reflected his appreciation for the small pleasures in life. His personality was distinctly his own—stubborn and onery, Read More

KATHERINE LOUISE HEADDY June 5, 1943 – April 9, 2026

Katherine Louise Headdy, 82, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away surrounded by family and a few close friends Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Katherine was born June 5, 1943, in Baytown, TX to Charles Robert Saunders and Harriett Louise Robinson. In 1948, she moved to Los Alamos, NM where she lived for forty-nine years and worked as a Protocol and Special Event Coordinator at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she directed the visits of numerous dignitaries and government officials.

After twenty-three years at the national Read More

LOIS COFFIN July 10, 1929 – March 16, 2026

Lois Coffin, born Lois Hamilton on July 10, 1929, in Jamison, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Los Alamos, NM. She was surrounded by loving family and caring staff at Los Alamos Assisted Living, where she lived with her devoted husband, Don Coffin. Lois and Don had recently celebrated 76 years of marriage, an inspiring testament of true love to all who knew them.

Lois had a miraculous and challenging beginning on this earth, as she was born six weeks premature at the home of a country doctor; she and her twin brother, Leo, weighed less than Read More

HORACE H. (BILL) SPROUSE Nov. 24, 1944 – March 29, 2026

Horace H. (Bill) Sprouse, 81, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. Horace was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was born in Madill, Oklahoma on November 24, 1944, to William and Ruth Sprouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and by the love of his life – his loving wife Teresa Sprouse.

Horace is survived by Daughters; Cheryl L. Sprouse and Lori M. Sprouse. and one Brother; Doris Sprouse of Union Town, Pennsylvania, Grandchildren; William, Corey, Amber, and Aidan. 

Horace attended Madill Public Read More

CAROLYN SUE WOLTHUSEN Feb. 22, 1949 – April 5, 2026

Carolyn Sue Wolthusen, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was born on February 22, 1949, in Sabetha, Kansas. Carolyn’s life was marked by a love of family, a passion for knowledge, and an unmistakable spirit that touched all who knew her.

Carolyn’s journey was one of steadfast dedication to learning and vibrant curiosity. She graduated from Addison Trail High School in Addison, IL, in 1967. She was Read More

BATRICE I. VIGIL Nov. 9, 1959 – Feb. 28, 2026

Batrice I. Vigil, 66, of Chimayo, NM, born Nov. 9, 1959, passed away on Feb. 28, 2026. Batrice was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Vigil, sons Antiono and Pablo Vigil, father Lennis “Skip” Taylor, brothers Jerry Wayne and Michael Ray, paternal grandparents Clyde and Flossie May Taylor, maternal grandparents Paul and Ernistine Olivas, and God Father Tony Lujan.

Batrice is survived by her mother Mary Taylor, brother Adrian, granddaughter Tatyana Vigil, Aunt Rose Lujan, close cousin who she considered a sister Bernie Quintana, Uncle Jerry Taylor Read More

BRIAN EASTON July 17, 1957 – March 17. 2026 

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Brian Easton, beloved brother, esteemed teacher and long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.

Brian was born on July 17, 1957, in Saint Joseph, Michigan; his parents were John and Marilyn Easton. He spent his early childhood in Michigan, moving to Oxford, Maryland at age 11.

Brian attended the College of William & Mary, graduating with honors in 1979, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics. He earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Michigan Law School Read More

JOYCE CLARISSA MCELHINNEY CADY Jan. 1, 1933 – April 1, 2026

Joyce Clarissa McElhinney Cady died April 1, 2026 in Los Alamos, New Mexico at age 93. She was born to Denis Francis McElhinney and Clarissa Valentine McElhinney on Jan 1, 1933 in Alameda, California. Joyce was the New Years Baby for the San Francisco Bay Area.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Margaret McElhinney and brother Frank Dennis McElhinney.

She is survived by her husband Howard Hamilton Cady and children John Hamilton Cady, Thomas Francis Cady, Carol Therese Cady, Carl McElhinney Cady and their families. Read More

CHRISTOPHER GALLEGOS July 17, 1949 – Feb. 21, 2026

The family of Christopher (Chris) Gallegos will celebrate his life and patriotism to country with a service at noon, April 16. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will host the service. His family will host a small reception prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m., at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1001 Bathtub Row.

The burial with full military honors will take place following the service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2 p.m.

Chris was born on July 17. 1949 and left this Earth far too soon Feb. 21, 2026, after a brief bout with pneumonia.

Chris was born Read More