Obituaries

EDWIN LEO DAVIS June 30, 1941 – March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81.

Ed was born in Gunter, Texas June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker, Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the mountains surrounding Meeker, Gunnison, and Grand Junction where he lived until he was a teen.

The family moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico where his father was a welder for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He went to school at Los Alamos High School and Read More

EDWIN LEO DAVIS June 30, 1941 – March 8, 2023

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Edwin Leo Davis, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of 81.

Ed was born in Gunter Texas June 30, 1941 to Joe and Lona (Williams) Davis. The family moved to Meeker Colorado when he was still very young. He spent much of his youth exploring and getting into mischief in the mountains surrounding Meeker, Gunnison, and Grand Junction where he lived until he was a teen.

The family moved to Los Alamos New Mexico where his father was a welder for Los Alamos National Laboratory. He went to school at Los Alamos High School and entered Read More

MARK DAVID NARANJO March 14, 2023

“They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles.” –Isaiah 40:31

Mark David Naranjo, 66, beloved husband, stepfather, Papo, great-Papo, brother and friend, soared into the arms of Jesus with his loving family and angels shouldered side by side to welcome him home on March 14, 2023.

Mark is now free of his heart issues and from fighting colon cancer, a battle he chose to fight on his own terms. Mark was a strong man with a big heart and a gentle loving spirit. Mark loved wholeheartedly and will be greatly missed … until Read More

PEARL E. VIGIL March 14, 2023

Pearl E. Vigil, 71, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Dulce (Candie) Valdez; in-laws, Jose E. and Ruth V. Baca; sisters-in-law, Emily Baros and Pauline Maestas and brother-in-law, Frank Baca.

She is survived by her husband, Louie Maestas; sons, Mark Vigil and wife Corina, Perry Vigil and wife Mariadele, and Clyde Vigil, Jr.; daughters, Valerie Maestas and Jennifer and Ramon Naranjo; beloved pet Roxy; grandchildren, Markita Torrez and husband Michael, Matthew Salazar, Read More

BETTY ANN ARMIJO March 11, 2023

Betty Ann Armijo passed away into eternal peace March 11, 2023. Betty Ann was a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Mr. Benny Armijo of 55 years, her only child Alex Armijo – Alexander, loving fur babies Chuy, Pinion, Gemma, Peaches, Lady Blue, Rox, Blackie, and Jay T.

She is preceded in death by her parents Emmit and Sue Alexander, In Laws Ben and Regina Armijo, very special cousins Shiela Ewy, Jane Bussell and Dorothy Garcia. Also surviving her are very special sisters in law Juanita Armijo and partner Read More

MICHAEL P. NARANJO Jan. 31, 1983 – March 8, 2023

The family of Michael Naranjo announces the death of our beloved son, brother, and uncle. Michael passed away in Albuquerque March 8, 2023, after a long courageous battle of congestive heart failure. Michael was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Michael was born at 6:48 p.m. in the middle of a snowstorm at Los Alamos Medical Center. He was raised in Los Alamos, where he lived most of his life.  Michael was soft spoken and had a quick wit. He loved to laugh and enjoy life.

He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2001. Michael participated Read More

MICKEY KELLY Feb. 21, 2022

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2022, Mickey Kelly, Loving Husband and Father, passed away at the age of 68.

Mickey worked in the Grocery Retail businesses for over 40 years before retiring. While Mickey would face a difficult childhood losing his father at a young age and his mother having to support and care for five children. Mickey would ensure that he was always there for his children and family. 

Mickey was preceded in death by his father Thomas his mother Viola, He is survived by his wife Christie, his daughter Tiffany and his Son Jesse.

To his friends and family he will be remembered Read More

STEPHANIE MARIE SYDORIAK March 10, 2023

Stephanie Marie Sydoriak passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. At 96, Stephanie enjoyed a wonderful, energetic life in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

A memorial will be held 1-3 p.m. July 20 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Stephanie Sydoriak possessed many talents. She was an engaging storyteller, published author and poet, loving mother of six, piano teacher, translator of scientific journals, avid hiker/backpacker/Nordic and downhill skier, and a great listener who gave helpful, thoughtful, loving comments Read More

BETTYLOU K. LEBEDA March 5, 2023

Bettylou K. Lebeda, of Los Alamos, NM, died in the very early morning of March 5, 2023, after a several-year battle with pancreatitis and liver cancer. She passed quietly in her sleep, comforted by her husband Charles and younger daughter Susan. Bettylou was 79.

Bettylou is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Lebeda, and her four children and their respective spouses; William and wife Christine; Katherine Richard and husband David; Nicholas and wife Shelley, and Susan Smith.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Mark Smith, husband of Susan. She Read More

LAURA ANN BECKLEY July 26, 1954 – March 2, 2023

Laura Beckley passed away March 2 at the age of 68.

Laura was born in San Angelo, TX to Philip W. and Vivien R. Beckley. Laura grew up in both New Mexico and in Texas; attending primary and secondary school in Albuquerque, and summers on the Texas Gulf coast. (She had a life-long affinity for both the charms of the New Mexican Southwest and for all things coastal, and a few times over the years she changed her home base accordingly.

When Laura retired from her “work” life, she spent several years living on the coast in Daytona Beach, FL and became a big fan of the Read More