Los Alamos Resident Yasmin Acosta-Segundo Dies at 30; Funeral Feb. 7

Yasmin Acosta‑Segundo, a Los Alamos business owner and mother, died Jan. 22, 2026. Born July 5, 1995, in Puebla, Mexico, she was 30 years old at the time of her passing. The family obituary describes her as "a beacon of warmth and kindness" whose "warm, inviting spirit" left a lasting mark on the town.

Acosta‑Segundo owned UPEX & Gifts, LLC, where the obituary says she "poured her heart and soul into her work, creating a space where the essence of kindness was always palpable." Her "welcoming smile became synonymous with her business, enchanting each patron that crossed her threshold and turning fleeting visits into lasting friendships," the obituary adds. Those descriptions underscore the role small retail operators play in Los Alamos's civic and commercial life, where storefronts often serve as community hubs as well as businesses.

She is survived by her husband, Marcos Erives, and her son, Ayden. The obituary calls her "a beautiful example of light in her community" and says that "in her passing, Yasmin leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness; one that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her." No cause of death was listed in public notices.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, at 12:00 noon at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, followed by burial at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Los Alamos is handling arrangements; the funeral home listing includes an address of 1627 A Central Avenue, Los Alamos, NM 87544. The family requests that stories, condolences and photos be left through the funeral home's obituary page. Memorial options listed on the obituary include planting trees through the Sympathy Store, sending flowers, or donating in memory.

For a compact community like Los Alamos, the loss of a young local business owner has ripple effects beyond immediate family. Customers, fellow proprietors and neighbors will likely feel the absence at community events and everyday interactions that defined UPEX & Gifts, LLC as a meeting point. Those who knew Acosta‑Segundo are encouraged to observe the funeral home's guidance for remembrances so the family can compile messages and photos.

As the community prepares to gather at First Baptist Church, readers should expect local tributes and remembrances in the days following the service. The funeral-home obituary will be the primary source for any updates to visitation, memorial contributions or corrections to biographical details.