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Carpio Rivera, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away following a long illness on April 21, 2006. He was born September 26, 1929 in San Antonito, NM. He was a graduate of Albuquerque High School. He served in the United States Army before establishing a career as a master bricklayer. As the owner of Rivera Masonry, his craft is displayed throughout New Mexico. His work can be seen at the State Capitol Building, many elementary schools throughout New Mexico, Coronado Mall, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Pottery House in Santa Fe, NM. In October 2005, Carpio earned a well deserved 50-year union membership pin with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. He not only taught many of his children and grandchildren the value of trade work and labor, he mentored many young people through their apprenticeship and training with the bricklayer's union. His commitment to labor and the bricklaying trade live on through many hard working men and women, and in well built structures throughout New Mexico. He and his wife "Bobbie" shared a passion for watching Cubs games. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, spending time with his family, and was satisfied by a hard day's work. Following retirement, Carpio devoted most of his time to woodcarving, creating many memorable pieces and furniture for family and friends. He was a good friend, a loving father, and respected by many in the community. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Beatrice Griego Rivera; son, Paul Rivera and fiance, Susan Ingraham of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Carolyn Rivera of Sterling, VA and Curtis Keliiaa of Albuquerque; James Rivera and wife, Une of Albuquerque, Tom Rivera and wife, Sue of Albuquerque, John Rivera and wife, Maria of Annapolis, MD; daughter, Jerriene Rivera and Michael Kaufman of Albuquerque; daughter, Aimee Rivera and husband, Owen Kellum of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren, Raymond Rivera, Matthew Rivera, Vanessa Rivera, Joshua Costanza, Ryan Costanza, Daniel Costanza, Devin Cordova, Alexandria Cordova, Samantha Rivera, Paula Rivera, Mandy Mascarenas and husband, Bill; and great-grandson, Aiden Mascarenas. He is also survived by his brother, Antonio Rivera and wife, Antonia of Albuquerque; sister, Stella Sanchez and husband, Ezekiel of Albuquerque; sister, Anita McAfee and husband, Joe of Whittier, CA; sister, Lita Garcia and husband, Charlie of El Monte, CA; and several nephews and nieces, many of whom he treated as his own children. Rosary will be recited at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Society of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, 11350 McCormick Rd, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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