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Ismael (Maelo) Rivera, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 8, 2008 with his loving family at his side. Ismael is survived by his beloved children, Ismael Rivera Jr. and his mother, Lidia, Seth Rivera and Alex Terrazas, and their mother, Linda; his parents, Ramon and Esperanza Rivera; his brother and sisters, Roberto Rivera and wife, Amelia, Valencia County Sheriff, Rene Rivera, Octavio Rivera and Cathy, Irma Cramins and husband, Garry, Morayma Sanchez and husband, Gilbert, Josefina Sandoval and husband, Carols and Rosa Rivera; his Godson, Gilbert Sanchez III: his best friends, Lisa Vargas; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ismael was preceded in death by his sister, Maria D. Chavez and his brother, Ramon Rivera Jr. Ismael was a member of the Catholic Church, a transit driver for the City of Albuquerque, for over five years and a special deputy for the Valencia County Sheriff's Department. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2008 at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover SW, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Maria Rivera. Final visitation willl be Saturday at the Church from 12:00 noon until 12:30 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Father Clarence Maes and Deacon Robert Vigil, presiders. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roberto Gomez, Octavio Ramirez Jr., Gilbert Sanchez, Carlos Sandoval, Lisa Vargas, Paul Cramins, and Mike Gomez. Honorary pallbearers will be Irma Cramins, Morayma Sanchez, Josefina Sandoval, Rosa Rivera, Alejandro Sandoval and Gilbert Sanchez III. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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