RIVERSIDE, CA

Edith Rene Sturman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2025, in Riverside, CA.

Rene -as she was known to friends and family -was born to Blanco Riddle and Helen (Nordstrom) Riddle in Silver City, NM, on Sep.16, 1930.

Rene attended New Mexico A&M, where she was voted Homecoming Queen in 1950. Rene was a proud Aggie.

After an alumni event, she was introduced to another Aggie, Capt. William H. “Bill” Sturman. The couple were married for 34 years, until Bill’s passing in 2015.

Rene was passionate about Riverside and was active in a number of civic and volunteer organizations. She was a member of the Friends of the Mission Inn and served as President from 1999-2000. During her tenure, she was involved in a number of restoration projects across the Mission Inn. One of her proudest contributions was organizing the restoration of the Inn’s Kimball Organ from 2000-2003.

Rene is survived by her loving family of children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by many beloved family members.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Riverside National Cemetery.

Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects to Rene. Reception will follow services at 12:00 PM at Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Dr., Riverside, CA 92506.