Obituaries

AMY DAREAN JARAMILLO MARTINEZ March 14, 1961 – Aug. 30, 2023

Amy Darean Jaramillo Martinez, 62, of Rio Chama, NM, went to be with the Lord Aug. 30, 2023.

Amy was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister whose love for the Lord was first in her life. She shared this love with all who knew her. Amy will be remembered for her friendship, kindness, and willingness to help others.

Amy is survived by her husband Manuel, her sons Joshua and David; her mother Irene Jaramillo, Brothers Lorenzo and Diego (Darlene); In-Laws Joe and Florence Martinez, Brothers in-law Joe and Chris (Susan); numerous nieces, Read More

LORETTA ‘SAM’ OLIVAS April 14, 1935 – Sept. 9, 2023

Long time Los Alamos resident Loretta “Sam” Olivas passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, peacefully, with her family watching over her. 

Loretta was born in Low Gap, Arkansas April 14, 1935 and moved to Los Alamos when she was 10 years old with her mother, Kathryn Byrd, who was in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She like to tell the story of once picking up a gentleman’s hat that was blown away, who then told her, “Thank you, you can call me Oppie”.

Loretta was a majorette in high school, twirling and dancing until graduating in 1955. After graduating Read More

A.J. ROBINSON Feb. 16, 1940 – Sept. 11, 2023

A.J. Robinson, born February 16, 1940, in Delwin, Texas, died Sept. 11, 2023 in Albuquerque. 

He joins his beloved wife, Janet, in rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery. AJ is survived by his three children, Jennifer Robinson (Fred Lewis), Andra Ridout (Brian Ridout), Cody Robinson (Lindsey Robinson) and two grandchildren Lillian Ridout and Alexander Ridout. 

After the completion of his Army service in Germany, during the Vietnam war, AJ and Janet were long standing residents of Los Alamos, NM where he worked as a carpenter, building trades instructor Read More

CLYDE ANTHONY ‘TONY’ MAHONEY March 25, 1941 – Aug. 24, 2023

Clyde Anthony “Tony” Mahoney was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 25, 1941, to Russell and Helen (Reid) Mahoney. He died unexpectedly August 24, 2023. As a young man, he served in the United States Army in Germany as well as several stateside bases. While living in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico, he was able to indulge his passions for hunting and fishing.

Tony, with Patty, finished his life raising cattle on the “Bar2M ranch” in the middle of Torrance County, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Sue, Teresa, Read More

MARIE ORVIS ANDREW June 1, 1925 – July 30, 2023

Marie Andrew passed away peacefully on July 30 at MacKenzie Place Retirement Home in Colorado Springs. At age 98, she had lived a long, full life, brightening the lives of countless others along the way. Born in New Jersey to Harold and Leora Orvis, she grew up with sister Barbara and brothers Harold and John just outside of New York City.

Marie began playing piano at an early age, and enjoyed a life-long love of music. She met her future husband, Jim Andrew, while attending Guilford College, NC, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Piano Performance. Read More

RENE’ MICHELLE ECHAVE Aug. 18, 1957 – Sept. 2, 2023

It is with a sad heart that we announce that Rene’ has lost her fight with breast cancer and brain cancer. It has been a long and hard struggle, but she is at rest now. She has her angel wings and is now watching over us who cared for and loved her so much.

Rene’ is preceded in death by her son Jason Albert Echave, her parents Marvin and Dolly Cline of California.

She is survived by her sister Cara Cline (CA), husband John A. Echave and children Carina Echave and Giovanni Echave all of Los Alamos, and three stepchildren.

She will be deeply missed.

There will Read More

ERNEST ‘BUD’ AGNEW May 7, 1949 – Aug. 24, 2023

Ernest “Bud” Agnew passed away peacefully in his sleep Aug. 24, 2023.

Born May 7, 1949, he was raised in Fort Collins, CO and graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1968.

He continued living throughout Colorado before ultimately settling in Los Alamos, NM. There, he worked for over 30 years as a lineman and supervisor for the Los Alamos County Electric division.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, June and daughter Cara.

Ernest ‘Bud’ Agnew May 7, 1949 – Aug. 24, 2023

He is survived by his ex-wife Minor; children (and respective spouses) Read More

DARLENE MARIE YORK Jan. 31, 1936 – Aug. 26, 2023

Darlene Marie York passed into God’s hands on August 26, 2023, at the age of 87.

Darlene was born on January 31, 1936, in Heron Lake, MN, to Arthur and Teresa Fest. She graduated from Heron Lake High School and then attended Nursing School. Her nursing career brought her to Los Alamos, where she met and later married Marvin York. Together they made their home, welcoming four children. Darlene and her family were long-time parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, her parents, Arthur Read More

LEONARD D. GEHRE March 26, 1935 – Aug. 8, 2023

Leonard D. Gehre (Jack), 88 years old, passed away Aug. 8, 2023.

Jack was born in Kearney, NE, March 26, 1935. He graduated from Gibbon High School. He went on to Kearney State and studied there for a couple of years. He then joined the Army Band and played the French horn in 1957. Most of his duty was in Germany. He returned to Kearney State and received his Degree in Mathematics in December of 1959. He later attended several colleges and finished his master’s degree from Portales, NM.

Jack was at a dance and ran into Julia N. Denning. He had remembered Read More

COMMANDER CARL FREDRICK HUTH, JR.

Commander Carl Fredrick Huth, Jr., 93, USN Ret’d, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, in Reno, NV.

Retiring from the Navy in 1978, he served as Program Manager at LANL, Los Alamos, NM until 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, brothers Robert and George, and children Carl III, Kirk, and Lisa.

Arrangements are with Walton Funeral Home, Reno.  Commander Huth will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, 20004-2608.

Condolences can be shared in Carl’s Guestbook at Read More