Cleopatra Korkis

Our beautiful, sweet “Cleo” was loved so much and will be missed by so many. Cleo was born in La Mesa, CA. She was the first born-child to her mother Violette Risberg-Serna. Cleo’s siblings are Mikalo, Aj, Evie, Zella, Sebastian and Jonah. She was the first born Granddaughter to her Grandmother, Wanda Wright and her Grandfather, Ted Risberg. Cleo’s Aunties are Tangerine, Scarlet, Pacifica Risberg and Gloria Martinez. Her Uncles are Cippie Martinez, Ted Risberg III and Goose Wright. She was the oldest of her First-Cousins: Darius, Christopher, Shaun and Grayson. Her Great-Cousins are Angela, Carlos and Mikey Martinez along with George and Lyle Wright, including their families respectively. We respectfully acknowledge all the Mitchell family and relatives whom Cleopatra formed loving relationships with. Cleo was embraced in Heaven by her Maternal Great-Grandmother Lorencita R. Wright, Maternal Great-Grandfather David Wright, Paternal Great-Grandfather Ted Risberg Sr., Paternal Great-Grandmother Virginia Ruth Risberg, Uncle Tom Wright, Uncle Wayne Wright, Grandmother Zellastine Mitchell, Grandfather Bob Mitchell, Uncle Kahlil Mitchell, Aunt Katie Risberg and her children and her Cousin Stuart Wright. Cleopatra graduated from Española High School. She has many friends and family members here in New Mexico as well as in San Diego, Ca. Cleo was working at La Posada as a fine dining server since 2017, and she will be missed, but remembered by her community. Cleo lived in Santa Fe next door to her Nonnie, Wanda Wright and they loved going on rides and eating good food. Cleo was an amazing writer, she loved to sing and dance, loved to wear flowers in her hair, take road trips to San Diego and she loved her boyfriend Carter and his son Aiden. Cleo was best known for her sweet personality and her ability to be outgoing and friendly to everyone she met. Cleo’s family is still making preparations for the services. They are hoping to hold services soon here in our community of Española and also in San Diego.  If you would like to attend the services or express any condolences, there are several places to do so: By Web Visit : Cleopatra Korkis on Facebook for the most current and up to date info and to share memories. Also available: Please visit riverafamilyfuneralhome.com By Mail to Her Mother: PO BOX 4694 Santa Fe, NM 87502 The family welcomes you to share fond, happy memories of Cleopatra. We ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Go Fund Me Page: Cleopatra Korkis