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Placido R. Rivera, 57, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on December 6, 2000. Mr. Rivera was born in Villanueva, N.M. on January 17, 1943. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip R. Rivera in 1994; his mother, Cipriana G. Rivera in 1985; and his brother, John G. Rivera Sr. in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Regina S. Rivera of Las Vegas, NV; his children, Annette Zubia and Lee Garris of Belen, NM, Antionette Sanchez and Joseph, Josette Holgun and John of Las Vegas, NV and Placido D. Rivera and Julia; thirteen grandchildren, Cassandra, Victoria, Dominic, Samantha, Anthony, Amber, Phylicia, Brandon, Jacob, Erika, Joshua, Nicholas and DiAngelo; one great granddaughter, Serenity; his father, Eutimio U. Rivera; brother and sisters, Joe N. Rivera and Helen, Gloria Turneer and Leon T., Crescencio L. Rivera and Judy and Lucille Quintana and Reydecel; many other family members and friends who loved him dearly. Mr. Rivera was a graduate of Rio Grande High School Class of 1961. He was a cement finisher throughout his life and mostly enjoyed hunting, fishing and his oldies, rock and roll music. He was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Deacon J.O. Luna, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW with final visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Jose Hernandez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mr. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dominic Rivera, Lorenzo Jaramillo, Crescencio R. Rivera, Carlos Rivera, Reydecel Quintana and James S. Sanchez. Honorary will be Cassandra Zubia, Lee Garris, Sammy Rivera and Vincente Baca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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