Jerry M. Stevens

Jerry M. Stevens was born on August 10, 1941 in Los Angeles and passed away peacefully in Grants, New Mexico on June 26, 2015. Jerry was a former boxing star from 1965-1970. He fought the world featherweight champion in 1967 and his bouts were televised from the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. He is preceded in death by his wife of twenty-eight years, Geraldine Stevens, whom he lost unexpectedly on January 29, 2015; and his beloved parents Mack and Joan Stevens whom passed away in 2012. He is survived by his sister, Jean Stevens; and cousins, Carol, Ralph, Stephen, and Meredith. He also had step-children via Geraldine named, John, Anthony, and Josephine; step-grandchildren, John, Fabritceo, Gino, Anthony, Joseph, Christina, Trajan, Lorelai, and Sofia; plus step-great grandchildren, John Jr., Baby Martinez, Theresa, Josephine, Dolores, Pauline, Arlene, John, and Robert.Jean Stevens would like to thank the Good Samaritan Society staff, the Dialysis Clinic Inc. staff and Dr. Joseph Charles Jr. for their kindness and compassion. Prayers and flowers can be left at his wife's grave site at Grants Memorial Park. Jerry's ashes will be scattered nearby. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.