Fred Thomas Saberhagen passed away in his Albuquerque, New Mexico home on Friday, June 29, 2007. He was 77 years old.

Fred Saberhagen was the author of over 65 historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy novels, including such series at the Dracula and Berserker series. His first published story was "Volume Paa-Pyx" which appeared in the February 1961 issue of Galaxy, and his first published novel was The Golden People in 1964.

Before starting his writing career, Saberhagen served in the US Air Force, worked as a civilian electronics technician, and wrote and edited articles on science and technology for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He was born and raised in Chicago, moving to Albuquerque in 1975.

A memorial will be at 11AM on September 14 at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-293-0088. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: Doctors without Borders. Catholic Relief, SFWA Emergency Medical Fund, or John 23rd Catholic Church in Albuquerque.

Saberhagen is survived by his wife, Joan Spicci, three children, and seven grandchildren.

Remembrance in Albuquerque Tribune

Updated July 12, 2007