Paula Williams-Diliberto

Born August 18, 1945 in Rice Lake, WI to Bernard C. Williams and Elaine (Missy) Paul. She left this world on January 14,2019, heading to Rainbow Bridge to pick up all her pets that went ahead of her before she goes to heaven to meet Jesus. Paula graduated from Rice Lake High in 1963 and gave birth to her son Todd in 1964. In 1985 she moved from Madison, WI to Albuquerque, NM after her son enlisted in the Army. In Albuquerque she worked for FHP healthcare and Presbyterian healthcare in the Health Plan. She made many friends while working at both places. In 1986 she met the love of her life, Joe Diliberto, at the Solo Club in Albuquerque and they were married in March, 1986. In 1998 Joe and Paula bought a home at Elephant Butte Lake, NM and moved there. For the next 18 years they enjoyed the lake and the friends they made there until November 2015 when they decided to move back to Albuquerque due to health reasons. Paula is survived by her husband of 32 years, Joe Diliberto. Her son Todd Williams of St. Cloud, MN, sister Marlys Hanson and husband Bruce of Rice Lake, WI, nephew Aaron and his 3 sons, Eric, Lars and Mika, children Cynthia Diliberto and her daughter Ashley and her children Nakiah and Lia, Joey Diliberto and Donna Diliberto all of Texas. 6 step grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. There will be no services. Please make donations to the Humane Society of Albuquerque. Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd NE (505) 764-9663