J. Wes Murphy, 65, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father; Charles Murphy. Wes retired from Los Alamos County in 2010. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and he belonged to the Lions Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited. He is survived by his mother; Helen E. Murphy, sister, Linda Christensen and husband Grant, brother, Dave Murphy and wife Sue, and numerous nephews and nieces. The family of J. Wes Murphy has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.\r\n \r\n