Obituaries

JEFFERSON “SKIP” LEON PRESTRIDGE JR. Nov. 1, 1943 – Jan. 13, 2026

Jefferson “Skip” Leon Prestridge Jr., 82, passed away Jan. 13, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, with family by his side.

Born Nov. 1, 1943, in Brewer, Maine, he was the eldest son of Effie Mae (McGray) and Jefferson Leon Prestridge Sr. In 1961, he earned his high school diploma from RHAM High School in Hebron, Connecticut.

Jefferson went by the nickname “Skipper” or “Skip” by friends and family. Aptly named and following in his father’s footsteps, Jefferson served honorably in the Read More

ANDY R. WILSON 1928 – Dec. 26, 2025

Andy R. Wilson, 97, passed away on Dec. 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by his devotion to his family, his country, and his lifelong passion for creation.

Raised by a single mother in El Paso, Texas, Andy learned the value of resilience early on. Upon turning 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving with the occupation forces in Japan. Shortly after returning home and completing his service, he met Edyth Liles, who graciously agreed to marry him in 1948. Their marriage began a journey of partnership and family that ended only with her death in 2021.

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TERALENE ‘TERRY’ STEVENS FOXX Dec. 8, 1939 – Jan. 5, 2026

Teralene “Terry” Stevens Foxx, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 5, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, and friend, and her absence will be deeply felt by many. Of this we are certain: she is healed and at peace, uplifted by our prayers, and safe in the presence of her Savior, Jesus.

Terry is survived by her best friend and husband, Charles Foxx; daughters: Alison Carlisi, Erin Chavez, Kerri Frazier; four grandchildren: Sean Carlisi, Cassandra Carlisi, Rosalyn Carlisi, Sydney Frazier; great-grandchild Read More

DAVID V RILE May 5, 1950 – Dec. 25, 2025

David V Rile, 75, originally from Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away in his home in Santa Fe, the city he knew and loved, Dec. 25, 2025.

He was born in Santa Fe May 5, 1950, to the late Albro and Dorothy Rile. David’s life was marked by creativity, intellect and a love for his friends and community.

After graduating from high school, David went on to attend Arizona State University, where he excelled academically and graduated at the top of his class with a degree in Political Science. During his college years he studied abroad in Denmark for a time and grew to love Read More

EDGAR ALLEN ‘AL’ BACON, JR. Jan. 12, 1931 – Jan. 8, 2026

Edgar Allen “Al” Bacon, Jr., of Landenberg, PA, passed away on January 8, 2026, after a long battle with vascular dementia. He was just a few days shy of his 95th birthday.

Al was born to the late Edgar A. Bacon, Sr., and Mary Lucille Copenhaver Bacon in Oakland, CA, on January 12, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Fremont High School and received his B.A. in Economics in 1952 and M.A. in Political Science in 1954 from the University of California, Berkeley.

After spending two years in the US Army stationed in Fort Ord, CA, he was hired in 1956 at Los Alamos Read More

JANET (JAN) STRATTON MCCALL Dec. 25, 1939 – Dec. 30, 2025

Janet (Jan) Stratton McCall, age 86, peacefully departed this life in the UNM hospital on December 30, 2025, after a short illness. Her devoted husband, Gene McCall, was at her side. 

Jan was born and grew up in Brigham City, Utah. She was the daughter of Kenneth Leroy Murdock and Vera Bowdin Murdock. She had four sisters and a brother. Three of the sisters, La Dean, Sharon, and Darlene, and her brother, Daniel, preceded her in death.

Jan married Boyd Mark and had three sons, Rick, Scott, and Steven. All have survived her, along with many grandchildren Read More

SOFIA Y. CHAVEZ Sunrise May 14, 1972 – Sunset Jan. 4, 2026

Sofia, a current resident of Velarde, NM, went to rest on January 4, 2026. She was born in Española on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1972, to Arlene and Johnny Chavez. Raised on the west side of Española, Sofia graduated from Española Valley High School in 1990 and later attended New Mexico State University, where she became a proud, lifelong Aggie.

Sofia dedicated 27 years of her life to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she was known for her strong work ethic, dedication, and the meaningful friendships she formed throughout her career. More Read More

MARY LOUISE WILLIAMS Jan. 1, 2026

Mary Louise Williams passed away Jan. 1, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 89. Mary Louise (also known as “Mary Lou”) was a gifted teacher, a lover of history, a solid friend to many, and dedicated to environmental and civil issues. She cared about the “common good” and used that phrase frequently in her writing and conversations.

She grew up in Mountainair, New Mexico, with a businessman father and a mother who had been a one-room schoolhouse teacher (Fred and Mabel Hail). She had an older brother and sister (Wilfred and Jo), and learning was always part of their Read More

CORA ORTEGA May 29, 1938 – Jan. 8, 2026

Cora Ortega passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 87 surrounded by family in the Española Valley.

Born in La Madera, New Mexico to Adolfo & Margarita Ortega, she was raised on the family farm in El Rito, New Mexico. In the late 1950s she moved to Española and worked as a celebrated cook for El Paragua, Matilda’s Café, Emilio’s Restaurant, The Chuck Wagon and The Roadrunner Café for 30 years. She loved to be in the kitchen and was happiest when she was cooking for her family.

In the 1980s she began working for the New Mexico Read More

ELKE ELLEN WINKLER Dec. 24, 1943 – Dec. 25, 2025

Elke Ellen Winkler passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at the age of 82. She will be remembered for her warm, resilient, and curious spirit and her love of animals and the outdoors.

She is survived by her husband of over 52 years, Karl-Heinz, with whom she shared a beautiful and full life. Together, they raised three children, Philipp, Malte, and Julie. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Oliver, Sebastian, Amalie, Chloe, and Felix. She will be missed by her brother, Bernd, and extended family in the United States and Germany. Read More