Alvin "Al " Dean Richardson
December 11, 1933-January 27, 2014
Al Richardson of Aztec went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 27, 2014 while at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Aztec. He was Born December 11, 1933 in Durango Colorado to Cecil and Audina Richardson. After serving in the US Air Force, he attended Fort Lewis College and graduated in 1966. Al took graduate courses to be certified as high school and mid school teacher. He taught in Farmington schools and Shiprock schools in NM as well as in Lodi and Eureka, CA.
Al was preceded in death by his brother Norman Richardson and both his parents. He is survived by his wife Mary Richardson; son
Matt (Angela) Richardson; son Bryan (Tara) Richardson; granddaughter Bree Richardson; grandson Ben (Brianne) Richardson; and great-grandaughter Ashlynn. He is also survived by his sister Connie Richardson and brother Steve Richardson.
Al loved to study the Word of God and discuss it with others. He never knew a stranger. He has been an inspiration to those who have known him as he battled cancer the past five years. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 am on Friday, February 7th at Bethel Baptist Church, 201 Heiland Road, Aztec, NM. Pastor Bob Schlauger will be officiating.