Eric Richard Albers, 27, San Jose, passed away Wednesday (June 8, 2011) surrounded by his family, fighting a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

He was born in Peoria on May 2, 1984 to Kim and Debra Lux Albers. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Lux; and his father-in-law, Roger Christopher.

He married Elizabeth "Liz" Christopher on May 23, 2009 in San Jose. She survives. He is also survived by his parents; a sister, Elise Albers; one brother, Ean Albers; one nephew, Jackson Albers; his paternal grandparents, Robert and LaVera Albers and his mother-in-law, Carol Christopher.