Valentina A Risser, age 73 of Colstrip, MT, passed away at Rosebud Health Care Center nursing home on March 21, 2018.
Valentina was born on February 14, 1945 in Cantilian, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines to Mia Luarez Azacon and Marciano Azarcon. She was 1 of the 9 children. Valentina met Darrell in June of 1968 and were married on February 16, 1970.
Valentina and Darrell moved to Colstrip, MT in 1979 where they made their life long home. Valentina enjoyed working at Colstrip Medical Center and Holy Rosary in Miles City before retirement. Her proudest moment was when she became a U.S. citizen in 1985. She had studied very hard and passed with excellence and even surprising her test givers with a few facts that they did not know. She also enjoyed and loved fishing, bowling, bingo, hunting, golfing, all the fruit picking with her family and especially the family gatherings here and in North Dakota. She loved to cook for anyone and made sure you ate well. Valentina loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed being with them and watching them. When her granddaughters were younger and visited her, she would put on “Macarena” and they would dance, sing, and laughter filled the house. They even did Karaoke and she surprised the girls with how beautiful her singing was. She really treasured those moments. She was also an avid WWE watcher, something her father-in-law introduced to her when she came to live in Valley City, ND.
Valentina is survived by her husband of 48 years, Darrell, son Rey, son Thomas(Ethel) and Daughter Mia(Roger). Granddaughters, Jenni(Larry), Heaven(Bryce), Courtnee(Boyd), Crystine(Kolt), Ray Angelo, Ray Martin, Mia Katrina, Rey Jr., Carriza, Azalea, Eduard, Haven, Darren and Lucky. Great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Brock, and 5 more great children. Many nieces and nephews.
Valentina is preceded in death by her parents, Mia and Marciano Azacon. Son, Glenn Allan, Brothers, Predeswindo, Eutemio, Ranulfo, Samuel. Sisters, Sylvia A Conte, Josefa A Servillon, Cora Caufield. Daughter-in-law Grace Luad Azacon.
Funeral Services will be held on April 2, 2018 at St. Margret Mary Catholic Church in Colstrip, MT at 2:00p.m. Luncheon to follow services. Burial to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up at Northwestern Energy Employees FCU under Valentina Risser Memorial.
We would like to thank the staff at RHCC for the care they gave to Valentina and a special thank you to Stevenson and Sons for helping us get through this tough time and all their work and patience with us. A special thank you to Mark and Sherry Noel for all you’ve done for us.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Debbie Skiles says
So sorry for your loss Darrell, Mia and Roger, Jenni, Heaven Crystine and Courtney. Tina was a sweet lady and had a beautiful smile.
Shelly Wayne says
We are so sorry to hear that Tina passed. She was always so sweet and smiling. And her cooking was always a treat. We were fortunate to have her as our neighbor. Our condolences to all the family. She was truly a kind soul.
Pat & George Riedel says
Darrell, Mia and family
so sorry to hear of Tina’s passing. She was a great and gentle lady and will be greatly missed.
Terry and Jon Currier says
So sorry to her of Tina’s passing. She was such an uplifting person and will be truly missed. Praying for you Darrell and your beautiful family!
Kathie and Dale Anderson says
We are sorry to hear of Tina’s passing. She’s been a friend of our family for many years. She had a great sense of humor and a great smile.
Jeannette Barreto says
Very sorry for your loss
Roy and Theresa Long says
So very sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet woman. I remember so many fun times at bowling. Always had a friendly word for everyone.
Steph West says
She was a sweet lady…sorry for your loss…prayers to your family.
Emma Harris says
Sending condolences to the family. She was a sweetheart, played a little bingo with her and Darell at Charging Horse. Always enjoyed talking with them.
Justice Aus says
Great great aunt Tina will be missed dearly! I remember seeing her at my grandmas house in Sturgis, SD, and she “jump started” a broken phone with her pace maker! Just one of the great memories we have <3
Jennifer Nissen (raile) says
Sorry for your loss Darrell. Tina was a sweet little lady when I got to meet her. Hugs and prayers for your and your family.
Mich E says
My condolences dear family, many happy memories of Valentina be with you. And I hope that these promises from Jehovah God help you to endure. “Do not be anxious….but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.
Linda Miars says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Tina. I remember our bowling days together. Fond memories.
May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Gale Fyant says
Sorry for your loss of your Wife, Mother’ GrandMother. ((Hugs)) an Prayers going your way. Tina will be missed Love that Special Lady. Love Gordon an Gale Fyant.
Gale Fyant says
Sorry for the loss of Tina she will be missed. We loved that special Lady, she will be missed. Love Gordon an Gale Fyant
Janet Stanhope says
Darrell, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tina was such a wonderful happy person she will be missed dearly by so many. My prayers are sent to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Edward says
I have no words. You have my thoughts. 🙁
Shannon HolmenRN says
I so enjoyed seeing her at Holy Rosary. She always brightened our hall ways. Such a cheerful worker. Here’s to happy memories.
Andrita Harris says
Mia, Roger, Crystine and Family & Risser Family
Sorry for your loss. Thinking about you; sending you prayers.
Darrell Brabec says
Darrell and family your in our prayers for the loss of a loved one.