Mrs Martha Rose Riffe Kidwell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Born October 25, 1937 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harvey Winton Riffe and Miriam Lois Gonzales Riffe. Martha was the Second born of Seven Children. The Riffe family settled in Colorado Springs, CO. While living in Colorado Springs, CO she met Dale K Kidwell and they married in Fort Carson, CO on July 1, 1955. Martha and Dale began to build their family with their first born son Alan Dale Kidwell, born on April 25, 1956 in Fort Carson, CO, second child and only daughter, Diana K. Kidwell born on May 8, 1957 in San Bernardino, CA and third child the baby boy, Michael Wayne Kidwell born on December 28, 1963 in San Bernardino, CA. Martha and Dale moved from Colorado in 1956 to San Bernardino, CA then to Rialto, CA and settled in Hesperia, CA from 1982 until date of death. Martha began her career as a Pharmacy Technician and worked for Rexall Drug stores for many years. During her career she worked for several Pharmacies and eventually retired from Sav On Drug Stores. Martha became ill in April 2022 and was placed on hospice and passed away on May 14, 2022. Home is where she wanted to be. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale who passed away on May 29, 2012. Martha is survived by her siblings, Lloyd Riffe, Chriss Denny, Shelly Medina and Michael Riffe, Children Alan Kidwell, Diana Mize (Rocky) and Michael W. Kidwell (Maryellen), Grandchildren, Gabriel Zapien, Michael W. Kidwell II, Matthew Dale Kidwell and Great Grandchildren, Zion, Dominic, Roman ans Olivia Zapien, Nevada Genesis, Maeko Wreef, Nayoko Rose and Nola Mei Kidwell. Martha sang in Advanced Acapella Choir in High School and in a girls ensemble in Church. Martha was always smiling, laughing, ready and willing to try new things like learning how to “dance the Macarena” and Karaoking. She loved playing her Piano, collecting her boxes (trinkets) and loved Coca Cola! Before becoming ill she loved getting together with her friends, shopping at Ross looking for deals and playing Bunko. Martha was looking forward to attending her High School Reunion in Colorado in September 2022. Unfortunately God had other plans for her. We Love you Martha and we will miss you Always and Forever!!!!!! Martha Rose Riffe Kidwell October 25, 1937~May 14, 2022

Mrs Martha Rose Riffe Kidwell

October 25, 1937 - May 14, 2022