\r\nElva Clinard – Age 85, a resident of Los Alamos passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Elva was employed at Los Alamos Lab for many years. She was a teacher at the Santa Fe College. Elva liked Arts & Crafts and liked to make pottery and painting. She met her beloved husband during their interest in sport car activities. Elva collected rocks over the years. Elva and Frank also enjoyed extensive traveling. She had a deep passion for horses. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stewart C. Hyatt. Elva is survived by her husband, Frank Clinard Jr. of Los Alamos. She will be missed by all her family & loved ones. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Sombrillo Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Elva’s name. The Family of Elva Clinard has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n