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RIBERA -- Meliton U. Ribera, 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Petra Ribera; sons, Milton Rivera and special friend, Helen Brown, Sam Rivera and wife, Lorraine; daughter, Helen Richards and husband, Jerry; brother, Eutimio Rivera; sister, Pita Rivera; grandchildren, Diane Richards, Keith Rivera, Donovan Rivera; Jesse Rivera and Tanya and Lewis Casias; great-grandchildren, Jesse Rivera, Jr., Elizabeth Rivera, Megan Rivera, Hannah Rivera, Madeline Rivera, Audry Gonzales and Adriana Gonzales; numerous nieces and nephews; and a faithful little Chihuahua, Ginger. Mr. Ribera was preceded in death by his parents, Placido and Antonia Ribera and siblings, Maria Varela, Carlos, Placido and Frank Rivera; great-granddaughter, Elena Maria Rivera; and sons, John and Michael Rivera. Mr. Ribera served in CC Camp prior to the military service. He was a decorated veteran of WWII and received the Purple Heart. Mr. Ribera retired from the Veterans Administration after 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and also a member of the VFW. He fought a courageous battle of 20 years against cancer. He was a loving and devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. After retirement he enjoyed fishing, billiards, gardening and cooking. He shared his love for fishing with his children, grandchildren and friends. Prayer service will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., July 2, 2004, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place Friday at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Rivera, Donovan Rivera, Jesse Rivera, Bobby Turner, Rudy Varela and Joe Montoya. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 10:00 a.m. to service time. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu July 01, 2004