Obituaries

ELOISE ‘ELLIE’ MARGIOTTA Sept. 26, 1938 – Nov. 30, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eloise (Ellie) Margiotta, 85, a beloved mother, cherished grandmother and devoted friend. Ellie departed this world on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ellie was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 26, 1938, to Carmine and Elizabeth Conforte and lived there until she was married in 1960 and moved to Long Island, NY with her husband Paul. In 1978 Ellie, Paul and their 3 children moved to New Mexico where she remained.

A beacon of enormous strength, Ellie faced life’s challenges Read More

LAURA SWARTZ Oct. 12, 1931 – Nov. 27, 2023

Laura Swartz passed away peacefully on November 27th in Los Alamos. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Swartz Gauny, who lives in the Los Alamos family home. Laura was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Blair Swartz.

Laura was born in 1931 and grew up in Pottsville, PA. She received a B.A. in Geology from Antioch College where she met her soon-to-be husband, Blair. They were married in 1955. After graduation Laura worked for The Chicago Natural History Museum and then the U.S. Geological Survey in Washington D.C. Laura and Blair moved to Los Alamos Read More

LINDA WELLS April 30, 1930 – Oct. 31, 2023

Linda Mary (Lundgren) Wells was brought into this world during a raging tornado in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, 1930. A Daughter of the American Revolution, she grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and in Eureka Springs, Arkansas where she met and married her first husband, John L. Lundgren. They moved to Los Alamos with their young daughter, Lucille Lundgren, in the 1950s. This husband of 25 years and Linda worked at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory;  he, a nuclear engineer and she, an eyes-only cold war patriot.

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CHARLES DENNIS CASIAS June 3, 1943 – Nov. 24, 2023

Charles Dennis Casias, 80, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2023, of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Patsy Gloria Casias. his mother Ramona Burmeister, stepfather, Slim Burmeister, sister, Bessie Romero, brothers Billy Burmeister, and Ronnie Burmeister; brothers in law Albert Gonzales, and Steve Romero along with several nephews.

Dennis was born on June 3, 1943, in Raton, New Mexico, he graduated from Cimarron High School in 1962. He married Patsy Read More

SHIRLEY ANN LOEWENSTEIN March 27, 1936 – Nov. 11, 2023

Shirley Ann Loewenstein, 87, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away surrounded by family and friends Saturday Nov. 11, 2023.

Shirley was born in Kearney, Nebraska March 27, 1936, to Elbert & Delia (Fox) Loewenstein. She attended Los Alamos High School graduating in 1954 and then received several advanced computer certifications for her work at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Tech Supervisor & Systems Specialist.

She retired in 1990 after 35 years of service and moved to Colorado Springs to be closer to family. Over the Read More

MICHAEL F. EBBERS Feb. 26, 1952 – Nov. 21, 2023

Michael F. Ebbers, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died near Elkhart, Kansas, a few days before Thanksgiving. He was hunting with his best dog and died suddenly from natural causes.

Michael was the second of four children born to Frederick and Margaret Ebbers in Burlington, Wisconsin. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1970.

He went to the University of Wisconsin, earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and became a land surveyor after college. In 1981, he took a job with the ATSF and moved to Texas to engineer railroad bridges. Eventually, Read More

DR. PAUL OLIVER FREDERICKSON Nov. 13, 2023

Dr. Paul Oliver Frederickson passed away on November 13, 2023, surrounded by his wife of 65 years, Rosmarie, and his children Beth, Margie, Jim and Howard.

He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Dagne (Ostergaard) Frederickson, and his siblings Audrey, Donna and David.

His insatiable curiosity and dry wit live on in his grandchildren Oliver, Freya, Kira, Rafael, Brigham, Maurnét, Arianna, Michael, Arlo, Brienne, Matthew and Lexi, and his great grandchildren Valory, Cedar, Simon and Eleanor.

Paul received his PhD in Mathematics from Read More

KENDRICK JOHN HEBERT Feb. 3, 1930 – Nov. 20, 2023

Kendrick John Hebert, age 93, passed on November 20, 2023, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.  Ken was born on February 3, 1930, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the son of Marie and Joseph Hebert.

Ken grew up in the small town of Plymouth, Massachusetts with his two brothers, Russell and Ronald. It is here where he met the love of his life, Jeanette Marie Whiteley. They were married December 30, 1953, at St. Ambrose Church in Hollywood, California. They settled in the Los Angeles area, where Ken accepted a job at Caltech. They had four loving children, Keith, Read More

LANCE EDWARD DAVID LACKAS June 28, 1963 – Nov. 21, 2023

Lance Edward David Lackas, 60, of Los Alamos, NM, passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1963, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Shirley and Duane Lackas.

Lance was a great son, husband, father, and friend to many. He was always doing something either at home or for his friends and neighbors. He loved being outside, whether it was doing yardwork or golfing with his buddies. Lance had a strong work ethic and took pride in everything he did.

Lance is survived by his parents, Shirley and Duane Lackas; his wife, Claudia Lackas; his sons, Barry Read More

RONALD D. CHRISTMAN Aug. 21,1936 – Nov. 23, 2023

Ronald Dwaine Christman passed away on Thanksgiving morning at home in Los Alamos, NM as a result of complications from long term prostate cancer. He frequently said that every day was a blessing.

Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Corine (Elfrink) Christman, as well as his son Brent (Xia) and grand-daughter Jinyi Duan, daughter Marie Michnovicz (Matthew), and their children Randal and Elena.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Emil Christman (1911-1992) and Rosa Schlepp Christman (1913-2001).

Ron was born in Selby, SD and the doctor Read More