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David Oschwald Obituary

DAVID MARC OSCHWALD DAVID MARC OSCHWALD, 62, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM after suffering a brief illness. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. As a 25 year employee of the Los Alamos National Laboratories, he worked as a Research Technologist with expertise in explosive science and diagnostics. Los Alamos High School lifelong friends remember him as a caring, big hearted friend who loved to dance. Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Carla Rodman, his parents, Donald and Virginia of Los Alamos and most recently, his beloved sister Nancy Oschwald Calhoun, of Austin, TX. Dave is survived by his children Garrick Oschwald and Allison Oschwald Rigenhagen, and her husband Jake all of Monticello, MN. He is also survived by four brothers, Donald, Jr., Daniel, James and William and two sisters, Jane (Oschwald) Miller and Cary (Oschwald) Mellos. Dave will be memorialized by his family at a private, graveside service in Santa Fe at a later date.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2019.

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Iora Dop

October 18, 2019

Dave
You have made such a difference in my life the last seventeen years. I can't believe I cannot meet you for dinner or talk to you.
I am still here for you.

Teri

October 16, 2019

Such a loss for all of us. Rest in peace my friend. Now all of your dances will be heavenly with your beloved Carla.

Laurie Sanchez

October 15, 2019

I am sorry to read about the loss of your brother, Dan. I was also heartbroken to read that Nancy passed away. I remember you both fondly from Campus Activities at NMSU.

Cary

October 15, 2019

I love you my sweet brother.

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