Obituaries

KATHLEEN LIANA BOWLES May 17, 1988 – Nov. 22, 2021

Kathleen (Katie) Liana Bowles passed away at the age of 33. Katie was an only child and is survived by her father Thomas and mother Jeanne Bowles.

Katie was born and raised in Los Alamos and lived in Rio Rancho at the time of her death. Family was very important to Katie and when she was 12, we went to a family reunion in Maryland at which she said, “You mean I am related to all 92 people here?” We answered yes, and Katie stayed in close touch with many of her cousins who we would regularly visit in California, Maryland, and Florida.

Katie loved to travel and accompanied Read More

GEORGE HARRIS ANDERSON on Sept. 20, 1934 – Dec. 4, 2021

George Harris Anderson passed away peacefully at The Ridge Assisted Living on December 4, 2021, in Park City, Utah.

George was born on September 20, 1934, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to George Harris Anderson and Bella Wold Anderson. His early years were in Lake Mills and Pringhar, Iowa. His father was superintendent of public utilities, and his mother was a pharmacist.

In 7th grade he moved to Hartley, Iowa. He graduated from high school in 1952 having played alto clarinet in marching band, acting in many plays, singing in the chorus, glee club Read More

MELVIN COLEMAN CHANEY Nov. 23, 1924 – Dec. 2, 2021

Melvin Coleman Chaney was born in a quiet Chicago suburb where boys in knickers ran free, climbed trees, played baseball under no supervision, formed secret clubs in attics, and swam in summer pools and lakes. 

In winter he learned a strong smooth ice skate that carried into his late age.  His parents’ house was full of music. Mel could identify symphonies and operas after hearing a few measures – sometimes a few notes.

Despite the scarcities of the Great Depression, his parents found a way to buy him a camera, which was his most prized possession. Read More

He was born in Española, New Mexico on December 26, 1931 to Sevedeo and Ascension Lujan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Noe, Tony, Benny, Felix, Toby W. Lujan and his sisters, Martha Lujan and Cordelia Long.

Goofy is survived by his wife Jackie, daughter Vicky (John), stepsons Greg and Travis Horn, brother Toby J. Lujan, sisters-in-law Patty and Rose Lujan. Also many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Sevedeo (Goofy) served his Read More

HELEN ELIZABETH SHERMAN FINNEY March 14, 1935 – Oct. 31, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Sherman Finney died in the early morning hours of Sunday October 31, 2021. She died from pancreatic cancer.

Helen was born March 14, 1935 in Hartsdale, NY to Owena and Roger Sherman. She was the third of four children and the only girl. Hers was a difficult breech birth, requiring assistance from the volunteer fire department. The lifesaving efforts left her with the crooked smile that her husband would find so charming. Additionally, the story made The New York Times and Helen believed that surviving those critical Read More

MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS Nov. 29, 2021

Michael D. Williams suddenly passed away on November 29, 2021, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He was 82. Mike’s rare qualities in rare combination triumphed over the monumental challenges to which he was dedicated – protecting the environment — beginning way back, before clean air was considered necessary, let alone possible. Ever improving the air, Mike was an effective ally of all creatures that see or breathe.

He engineered original contributions in the field of computer simulations of visual effects of smoke plumes and won two Distinguished Performance Read More

ALVAH E. MILLER March 17, 1935 – Dec. 1, 2021

Alvah E. Miller, born March 17, 1935, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

Alvah was born in South Dakota and was a long time New Mexico resident. Alvah was a loving and dedicated husband and father. 

He enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school – serving 23 years. Then was employed by NRAO-VLA and retired from Los Alamos National Laboratories in Los Alamos, NM.

Alvah is survived by his children, Alicia, Andrew and wife, Sharon, and Annette; grandchildren, Ashley and husband, Justin, and Shayla Miller. Alvah is also survived by his Read More

BIRCHARD LEE KORTEGAARD Jan. 6, 1930 – Dec. 5, 2021

Bert passed away after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis and complications.

“He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.” – Scaramouche Read More

ARNOLD FREDUSS WALTER July 23, 1931 – Nov. 19, 2021

Arnold Freduss Walter, a longtime resident of Los Alamos, passed Friday Nov. 19, 2021 with family members at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents Nellie and Esmond Walter, and by his sister Evelyn Shoop.

Arnold was born July 23, 1931 in Lead, South Dakota. He graduated from Black Hills State Teachers College and Dunwoody College. Arnold worked as an Architect and as a Draftsman, and he retired from AMOCO / British Petroleum in Denver, CO.

After college, Arnold served in the United States Armed Forces, Army, in the 1950s and was Honorably Read More

THOMAS A. BROWN Jan. 24, 1932 – Nov. 30, 2021

Thomas (Tom) A. Brown, age 89, died after a long, wonderful life Nov. 30, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Jan. 24, 1932 in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Fred A. and Marion E. (Pierce) Brown.

Tom served with the U.S. Navy in Korea during the Korean War. After the war, Tom became a beloved teacher and coach in Los Alamos. He enriched the lives of all he touched.

At the time of his passing, Tom was retired and living in Santa Fe, with his wife of 43 years, Gloria V. Brown. His love for her was beautiful and endless.  A love that all hope to find and Read More