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Obituary for RIVERA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 03, 2012

NINFA passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 29, 2012, in Elephant Butte, NM. Ninfa's laughter and strength continue to live on in the hearts of her husband of 67 years, Frank; her daughter, Betty Jo; her grandchildren, Dean and his wife, Meagan, Laura Jo and Douglas; her great-grandchildren, Tazmin and Xaeden; and family and friends. Her message to the world is to love one another, trust in God, and recognize the beauty in life; beliefs that she lived by. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Rev. Don Hyatt officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 106 E. 6th St., T. or C., NM 87901. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. and Sierra Crematory, LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., T. or C., NM 87901, (575) 894 - 2574). Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit: www.kirikosfamilyfuneralhome.com