Kathleen Green Alviso

Kathleen Green Alviso, a long-time Lab employee, died Dec. 8, after a long illness. She was 55.

A resident of Rescue, Calif., she was a senior technical coordinator in the Lab’s National Ignition Facility.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and winning royal flushes while playing cards.

She is survived by her husband, Randy; daughters, Kara Diaz, Kristie Chappell; step-sons, Derek Alviso and Michael (Genie) Alviso; grandchildren, Alicia, Alexis, Arriana, Ava Diaz, Andrew and Vincent Chappell; siblings, Karen Neu, Sandra Gant, Doug Green; five nephews, two nieces, two great nephews and one great niece.

Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA 94566.