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Alberta Mary Riha

alberta riha

February 23, 1947 ~ December 16, 2025

Born in: Calmar, Iowa
Resided in: New Hampton, Iowa

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Alberta Mary Riha age 78 of New Hampton died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Prayer service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Deacon Vic DeSloover officiating.  Her grandchildren: Jacob Paxton, Matthew Paxton, Becca Riha, Hailey Riha, and Morgan Riha will be serving as honorary urnbearers.

Friends may greet the family from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory.

Alberta was born February 23, 1947 To Wilma & Walter Richmond in Calmer IA. She went to St Aloysius Catholic school thru 8th grade then to De Sales high school in Ossian Ia Where she graduated in 1965

Alberta married Alvin Riha on June 7th 1965 in Calmar IA, they had three children, and Alberta worked in the health care field at the local nursing homes, for Chickasaw county health care and Mercy medical Center before she retired.
Alberta had many hobbies. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, reading, going to the casino and playing the slot machines and shopping. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling to places like Las Vegas and going on cruise ships to the Caribbean.
Alberta is survived by her husband, Alvin Riha of New Hampton, Daughter Annette (Terry) Paxton Overland Park KS, Amy Riha New Hampton IA, Andy (Laura) Riha New Hampton, IA, 5 grandchildren Jacob (Mayci) Paxton, Mathew (Bre) Paxton, Becca Riha, Hailey Riha, Morgan Riha and 3 great grandchildren Amber, Hazel, and Matilda Paxton.

641-394-4334

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Visitation: January 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - New Hampton
101 West Main Street
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-4334
http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/

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Service: January 3, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - New Hampton
101 West Main Street
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-4334
http://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/

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  1. We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I sold Avon… years ago. She was a nice person.
    Lori and Mike Rosonke

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  3. Back when I first started at Sara Lee Alberta was my childcare provider. She always welcomed me into her home with open arms. Sorry to hear of Alberta’s passing. My sympathy to her family.

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  9. Oh Bert, thank you for the memories!!! Our laughs will always make me smile. May you rest in peace and be able to have all the dogs and Pepsi you want in Heaven. My sympathy to the entire family.

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  13. Deepest sympathy to Bert’s entire family. I worked with her at the hospital for many years and have lots of memories from that time. She was a kind and friendly person. Praying for your family at this difficult time. Lynette Rathbone

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