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Jose B. Rivera, age 83, of Corrales, NM awoke in the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Jose was born to Jose and Sinforosa (Martinez) Rivera in Canjilon, NM on September 18, 1926. Jose was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who served his country proudly in World War II in the US Army. He was an active member of VFW Post #5432 in Corrales. Jose enjoyed any outdoor sports and taking care of his garden. Jose was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Juan Rivera, Isidoro Rivera, Bertha Rivera, and Leo Rivera. He is survived by his children, Diane C. Fuhrman, Patricia (Patsy) Kramer and husband Cliff, Christina Evans; and seven grandchildre; and three great-grandchildren; siblings, Gavina Madrid, Perfecto Rivera and wife Mabel, Reyes Manzanares and husband Solomon, Sergio Rivera and wife Dorothy, Sinfer Gomez and husband Ramon. A Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with all services being held in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Ernie Gallegos, Jr., Eric Gallegos, Nick Montano, Daniel Montano, Zach Paiz and David Rivera. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Gallegos, Sr., and Ramon Gomez. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Jose's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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