Raymond Rudolph Rivera

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Raymond Rudolph Rivera, aged 85, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many, passed away on March 17th, 2024 in Arvada, Colorado. He was born on 08-26-1938 in Trinidad, Colorado to Benjamin and Emily Rivera.

After graduating from Trinidad High School he made the brave decision to serve his country by joining the US Army where he was stationed in Library Pennsylvania for four years.

He then married and he and his new family moved to Alexandria, Virginia where he worked in the National Wildlife Federation and then soon after he earned his license in Heating and Air-conditioning and went to work with W.T. Immlay Heating and Air-Conditioning in a career that he eventually retired from.

Raymond's life and passions were for family and the great outdoors. He excelled in fishing, hunting, and later in his life took great pleasure with casino gambling. He is missed by all who knew and loved him.



Survived by:

Raymond David Rivera - Son
Yvonne Emily Rivera-Crawford - Daughter

Jim Rivera - Brother
Janie Rivera-Martinez - Sister

Jose (Benny) Rivera - Grandson / Son of Lena Renee Rivera
Arthur Rivera - Grandson / Son of Lena Renee Rivera

Vincent Antonio Arzuaga -Grandson / Son of Raymond David Rivera

Meghan Christa Crawford - Granddaughter / Daughter of Yvonne Emily Rivera-Crawford

Mary-Shannon Crawford - Granddaughter / Daughter of Yvonne Emily Rivera-Crawford

Erik Raymond Rivera - Grandson / Son of Raymond David Rivera
Mats Joseph Rivera - Grandson / Son of Raymond David Rivera

Pamela Nicole Perez / Granddaughter - Daughter of Lena Renee Rivera
John Christopher Perez / Grandson - Son of Lena Renee Rivera

John Brian Krantz-Rivera / Grandson - Son of Raymond David Rivera

Emerson Renee Peters-Rivera - Great-granddaughter / Daughter of Arthur Rivera - Granddaughter of Lena Renee Rivera

Luna Arzuaga - Great-granddaughter / Daughter of Vincent Arzuaga - Granddaughter of Raymond David Rivera

Also many nieces and nephews


Preceded in death by:

Lena Renee Rivera - Daughter

Benjamin and Emily Rivera - Parents

Corrine Rivera-Romero - Sister

Benjamin Rivera Jr. - Brother

Bertha Rivera - Sister

Dickie Rivera- Brother

Betty Rivera - Sister

Lee Rivera - Brother

Geraldine Rivera-Woolman - Sister