Sean Age - 40 - Los Alamos Gillis

Sean Gillis, 40, a resident of Los Alamos left this life on February 6, 2012 after a short illness. He was a 1991 graduate of Los Alamos High School. Sean was a master craftsman and built custom log homes, he worked at Pajarito Ski Hill, at the Canyon Bar and Grill, and had the gift of gab. He never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his mother, Claire Gillis. He is survived by his wife, Larisa; and her children: Secilli and Alan Keeler; as well as his father and step-mother, Bob and Donna Gillis; brother, Bob Gillis; sisters: Kelley Baer (Robert), Kathleen Fillmore (Gary), and Mary Lou Edmund (Scott), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends he considered extended family. A celebration of Sean's life will be held at Pajarito Ski Hill on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations in the memory Sean Gillis to: ASPCA https://donate.aspca.org/Donate/Donations/Website/Website_Memorial.aspx?PlacementID=2475670 or if you prefer to mail your donation to ASPCA 520 8th Ave. 7th Floor, NYC, NY 10018, and write in the memo : In Memory of Sean Gillis.”The family of Sean Gillis has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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