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Jose Bernie Rivera

Jose Bernie Rivera

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Jose Bernardo (Bernie) Rivera, a lifelong resident of Ensenada, passed away December 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Oralia Rivera of Ensenada, daughter Louisa Ulibarri (Ralph) from Aztec, son Gilberto Rivera (Alva) from California and daughter Dolores Romero (Greg) from Belen, grandchildren Claudine Mazzeo (Tony), Synthia Romero McDonald (Kevin), Renee Ulibarri, Jonathan Romero, great-grandchildren Dean, Kayden, and Kolten McDonald, brother Martin Rivera (Bertha). He was predeceased in death by his youngest son Roy Pacomio Rivera, brothers Frank and Ralph Rivera and parents Martin Rivera and Louisita Duran Rivera.

Bernie was a devoted Catholic and was very actively involved in the church. His devotion to the church was exemplified by his active involvement as Eucharistic minister taking communion to the sick for many years. In addition, he was a member of the parish council for 13 years.

He served in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Boxer (CV 21). He was a longtime member of the Samora Montoya V.F.W. Post 8448.

He worked for the Los Alamos Medical Center for 22 years and moved back home to work as a custodian for the Chama Valley Schools for 15 years. He took much pride in his work and received many awards for excellent job performance.

Having been born in Ensenada, he felt it was important to be an active member of the community. He was always willing to work to maintain and improve the quality of life in the area.

A rosary was recited on Monday, December 30, 2013, followed by the Funeral mass at San Jose Catholic Church in Los Ojos, NM. Interment took place following mass at the Ensenada Cemetery.

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Date of Death December 22nd, 2013
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Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Aak published a tribute .

Lamento mucho la pérdida de su ser amado. Estoy segura que está pasando por un tiempo muy difícil ya que la muerte de un ser querido deja un gran vacío en el corazón. Algo que me ayudó mucho a mi es el consuelo que da la palabra de Dios, La Biblia. Si tiene una Biblia, le invito a que busque los textos de Juan 5:28, 29, Revelación 21; 3,4 y Hechos 24: 15. Ahí vera que se nos da la bella esperanza de la resurrección. Esto nos deja saber que en un futuro, ¡vamos a poder ver a nuestros seres queridos nuevamente, incluyendo a su ser amado! ¿Se puede imaginar el gozo que tendremos?
Quisiera compartir más con usted esta magnífica esperanza. Con dicho pensamiento en mente, le invito a visitar el siguiente enlace: http/www.JW.org/es/publicaciones/libros/tratado-muertos-volver-a-vivir/ Ahí encontrara un artículo que habla más al respecto.

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Brandy Molina published a tribute .

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: " And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.


Sincerely Yours,
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Mary Ann & Michael Aronowitz published a tribute .

our deepest sympathies are with you Oralia & Family. Mr. Rivera was such a gentle soul. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Warm christian love,
M&M Aronowitz

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Renee Ulibarri published a tribute .

My Dear Grandpa, you will be missed dearly and in our daily prayers. Never forgotten. We love you so much. May you be in peace and happiness...

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Renee Ulibarri published a tribute .

My Dear Grandpa, you very much will be missed and never forgotten. May you be in peace and happiness. Keep us in your prayers as you will be in ours daily. We love you.

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Mr. And Mrs Edward E Vigil, Jr.-Chama/albuquerque published a tribute .

Our prayer and condolences to Oralia, children and family of Bernie. Bernie grew up with me in Ensenada. He was like a brother to me and I will miss him very much. May Perpetual Light shine upon him. I will never forget you my dear friend.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Vigil, Jr

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Mary Agnes Vigil published a tribute .

Louisa and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My dad really thought highly of him and considered him a dear and lifelong friend. They both grew up in Ensenada and both went to the Navy in WWII. So many of my dad's stories were about his friends from Ensenada and the Navy. My dad will really miss him. With sincere sympathy, Mary Agnes (Escalante'67)

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Linda Ulibarri-Klein published a tribute .

To: Mrs. Rivera, Luisa, Gilbert, Dolores & Families
Sending you my deepest condolences on the death of Mr. Rivera. May God Bless You and give you strength during this difficult time. One more angel gracing heaven.

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Ramona Quintana published a tribute .

To the Rivera Family, my condolences to your family, Mr Bernie was a very good person. he will be deeply missed by many

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