Bertha Mae Riggs, born on September 16, 1923 in Niles CA (raised in San Francisco), passed away at age 102½ on March 29, 2026 in Oakdale, which she has called home for the past 12 years. She was very active in her church and found the greatest joy in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.

Bertha was the beloved wife of Ken Riggs, who predeceased her on March 24, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Michael F. Crawford, Joel S. Crawford and Paul S. Crawford and daughter Nina Crawford Wright. She is also survived by grandchildren Brian Crawford, Aaron Crawford and Jacob Crawford (Kevin Crawford predeceased). She is also survived by nine great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be on a date TBD at the LDS Church, 1111 East A St., Oakdale CA. A viewing will be at the church 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; service will take place 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and a burial to follow at OddFellows Cemetery in Oakdale, CA.

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April 1, 2026