Cecelia Rivera

Cecelia Rivera of Arvada, Colorado, age 88, passed into eternal life on May 21st. She is preceded in death by her husband Henry and her daughter René and survived by her beloved daughters Kim (Angelo), Joni (David), Lori (Anthony), and Teddi (Piar), 10 grandchildren, and 6 (soon to be 7) great grandchildren. Cecelia was born in Puritan, Colorado and grew up in Fort Lupton. She moved to Denver after marrying Henry where they began their life together.

Even after losing their firstborn, René, Cecelia and Henry remained steadfast in building a beautiful, full life with an abundant family. Cecelia was endlessly committed to making all she encountered feel seen and loved. On her daily walks she would make friends, becoming a staple in every community she touched. She loved making others laugh, looking for blessings in sidewalk pennies, and devotedly cheering on every Denver sports team. Her legacy persists in her love for her family. Her beautiful light shines ardently in the lives she created and the lives they will touch forevermore.

Cecelia's family is deeply grateful to have been shaped by her love. They are also grateful to the caretakers at Greenridge Place Memory Care who gave us enormous peace and comfort in Cecelia and Henry's final days.
Services will be held at Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, located at 7400 W 80th Arvada, CO 80003 on Tuesday June 6, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, followed by a Rosary at 10:30am and Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Luncheon to follow and all are welcome. Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 11:00 am at Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton, CO

Any donations can be made to Tennyson Center (www.tennysoncenter.org). Once you visit the website there is a donate option there, if you choose to donate please express that it is in Cecelia Rivera's memory.

Live streaming video will be available on YouTube Tuesday June 6,2023 at 11am for Cecelia Rivera's funeral services. Go to YouTube and search: Spirit of Christ Catholic Community or Spirit of Christ Arvada.