David Michael Rivas

March 28th, 2014

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David Michael Rivas, 57, left this life peacefully in the care of his loving family on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. David was born in July 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jesus and Lois Rivas. David joined the army and proudly served as an infantryman and the Vietnam War. David was honorably discharged in 1978. He loved working as an auto body man, at his father shop, he also enjoyed fishing, and watching football. David was preceded in death by his father Jesus and grandparents Cresencio and Elisa Arevalos. He is survived by his son David, and daughter Audrey, he was given two grandsons, Emilio and Marcus, by son David and his wife Justina. David is also survived by his mother Lois, brothers Mark and Steven and sisters Lisa, Cynthia and their families. Pallbearers: Steven Rivas, Robert Sanchez, Lorenzo Carrillo, Nick Hazel, Joe Kilman and Mark Rivas. A public visitation was held at Monday at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 305 Calle Salazar, Espanola, NM 87532, 505-753-2288. A Rosary was recited on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 131 Cathedral Pl. Santa Fe, NM. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during this difficult time. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.

Tributes

Aak

Estoy contristada con la pérdida de su ser querido, no hay duda que la muerte es muy dolorosa, por tal razón quería compartir con usted algunas palabras de consolación que le ayudaran en estos momentos difíciles, tal como me ayudaron a mí. Estas palabras se encuentran en la Biblia, si tiene Biblia le invito a que lea, Juan 5:28,29, Hechos 24:15, Revelación 21:3, 4, ahí notara que dichos textos hablan de la bella esperanza de la resurrección, solo podemos imaginar la alegría de volver abrazar a nuestro ser querido que ha fallecido. ¡Qué maravilla! Con dicho pensamiento en mente, le invito a que visite el siguiente enlace: http/www.JW.org/es/publicaciones/libros/tratado-muertos-volver-a-vivir/ Ahí encontrara un artículo que habla más al respecto.

Published April 22nd, 2014

Sarah Sanchez

The David I remember: He had a personality that stood out above everyone in a room full of people. He was funny, he was always kind to my girls, and he loved his kids. May he rest in the heavens. He will be missed. Audrey, David, and the rest of his family, my deepest respects and condolences.

Published April 4th, 2014

V. Thompson

My sincere condolences to the family of David Rivas. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) While grief at the loss of David is great, joy at welcoming him back in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) With deepest sympathy,

Published April 6th, 2014

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