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Obituary for RIVERA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday January 20, 2005

Ramon R. Rivera Jr., 47, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 18, 2005. Ramon is survived by his children, Raymond Rivera and fiance, Nichole Gordon; Brandi Rivera, and Sierra Rivera; one granddaughter, Estrella; his parents, Ramon and Esperanza Rivera Sr.; his girlfriend, Bonnie Romero; brothers and sisters, Roberto Rivera and wife, Amelia, Rene Rivera and wife, Celina, Octavio Rivera and Cathy, Irma Cramins and husband, Garry, Morayma Sanchez and husband, Gilbert, Ismael Rivera, Josefina Sandoval and husband, Carlos and Rosa Rivera; the mother of his children, Brenda Rivera; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ramon was preceded in death by a sister, Maria Dolores Chavez. Ramon was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Ramon will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Monsignor Antonio Gonzales. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Rivera, Roberto Rivera, Rene Rivera, Octavio Rivera, Carlos Sandoval, and Gilbert Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ismael Rivera, Manuel Rivera, Carin Rivera, and Juan Rivera. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW