Obituaries

MARY MCCALISTER Nov. 26, 1926 – July 10, 2023

Mary McCalister, a longtime resident of White Rock, New Mexico passed away in Denver, Colorado on July 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Mary was born and raised in Denver, and it is now her final resting place along with her parents, per her longtime wishes.

Mary graduated from the University of Denver. She accepted a position with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1955 where she was an accomplished programmer until her retirement.

Mary was a world traveler and enjoyed many trips with family and good friends.  Additionally, Mary was a devoted domino Read More

BARBARA DEE HENDRIX July 30, 2023

Barbara Dee Hendrix of White Rock ended her time on Earth with us Sunday, July 30. Her great strength, wisdom, and love, will be greatly missed by her dear friends and family left behind.

Barbara came to White Rock after retiring from over thirty years of teaching to help care for her mother, Zetha Warren, and remained after Zetha’s passing. She was homebound but had family and good friends and neighbors who kept her informed and involved with Los Alamos events and church.

She is survived by her daughter Margaret Hendrix of Hotchkiss, CO, her daughter Elizabeth Ming, Read More

EMILY HOARD JOHNSON Dec. 30, 1955 – Aug. 2, 2023

Emily Hoard Johnson, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and so much more, passed peacefully into eternity on August 2, 2023. Her husband of more than 41 years, Bill (M. William) Johnson, was at her side when she passed, as was her first-born son William Lisle Johnson.

Emily Rosemary Hoard was born on December 30, 1955, in Berkeley, California, the first child of Dorothy (Goetz) and Donald Hoard. The growing family lived in California and Wisconsin before moving to Los Alamos, New Mexico, when Emily was six years old. She attended public schools Read More

JEANETTE ROBERTA LILIENTHAL March 21, 1950 – May 18, 2023

Dr. Jeanette Roberta Lilienthal, age 73, peacefully passed away May 18, 2023, of natural causes at her home in Longmont, Colorado. She crossed over to be with her beloved daughter, Doenika Lilienthal, her parents, Seferino and Geneva Trujillo, and her younger brother, Ronald Trujillo.

Jeanette was born March 21, 1950, in Española, NM. She grew up in Los Alamos with her loving parents, two sisters, Joyce and Lois, and her brother, Ron.

She is survived by her children, Jason Lilienthal and Katy and Kevin (son-in-law) Clopper, her Read More

BRYAN CHRISTOPHER BERZINS July 19, 1969 – May 13, 2023

Bryan Christopher Berzins, son of George and Joyce Berzins of White Rock passed away unexpectedly from cardiovascular disease on May 13, 2023 at his home in Albuquerque. He was 53, and his untimely passing was a shock, even though he had faced a few health issues in recent years.

Bryan was born July 19, 1969, grew up in White Rock amidst a loving family, attended Pinon Elementary School and graduated from Los Alamos High School. He attended NMSU in Las Cruces for 1 year then transferred to UNM in Albuquerque. After graduating from UNM, he worked Read More

RALPH LEON MARSH July 18, 1938 – May 26, 2023

Ralph Leon Marsh, beloved father and grandfather, age 84, passed away in the early morning hours of May 26, 2023, in Eagle Rock, CA.

Born on July 18, 1938, in Ft. Collins, CO, to James Gordon and Etta Marie Marsh (nee Wich), Ralph moved at the age of 12 to Los Alamos, NM, when Gordon was hired at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (now Los Alamos National Laboratory).

Ralph was active in Boy Scouts and excelled at marksmanship, the Sousaphone and ROTC. He graduated from Los Alamos High School with the Class of 1956. He earned a marching band scholarship to Read More

SHIRLEY ANN LYTTEN July 14, 1932 – July 20, 2023

Shirley Ann Lytten left this earth in the early morning hours of July 20, 2023, as the sun was beginning to light the sky in a brilliant orange and the birds were beginning to sing. She was born July 14, 1932. She had just celebrated her 91st.

Shirley was a friend to everyone she met. She began her career at Los Alamos Medical Center in 1976. She started in Medical Records and moved to the Medical Center Laboratory a few years later. She was interested in learning all that she could. She was taught how to draw blood. She was a phlebotomist for several years and Read More

MARVIN ROBERT CARPENTER May 2, 1939 – July 11, 2023

Marvin Robert Carpenter died on July 11, 2023 while recovering from surgery. He was 84 years old.

Marvin was born in Durango, Colorado on May 2, 1939, the oldest of four boys.

Marvin served in the U.S.Army from 1962-1964 and received a Letter of Accommodation for service performed at President Kennedy’s funeral. Marvin then worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory until he retired in 2000. He was an Elks life member as well as a Legion member. Marvin was an excellent golfer and an avid fly fisherman.

He is survived by his daughter, Pam Carpenter, Read More

KARLA ANN (SMITH) ATKINS July 18, 2023

Karla Ann (Smith) Atkins, 66, of Durango, Colorado passed away on July 18, 2023, after an extended illness.

Karla left behind her loving husband, William H. Atkins, her dogs, Zephyr and Rosie, and her sister, Jennifer Robertson.

Karla was educated in computer science, and worked much of her career as a software developer in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Karla’s profound and selfless respect for nature provided the framework for her life adventures. As a nature lover, Karla hiked, climbed, skied and kayaked. She loved hiking in the high country. As an animal lover, Read More

MADELEINE JASMINE JANE WHITT Jan. 3, 1992 – July 20, 2023

Our beautiful Madeleine took her own life when years of depression and opioid dependence seemed to stretch endlessly before her. She could not find for herself the deep affection, empathy, and compassion that she always extended to others.

Madeleine loved animals. Over her life she had loved pet hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, cats, dogs, and even tarantulas. She loved playing hockey. She loved swimming and fishing in East Pond in Maine every summer. She loved her family, her husband Raleigh, and her son Jackson.

After asking for help with Read More