VFW Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Francisco Rivera
Francisco M. Rivera, 94, Deming resident, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015, at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Visitation will begin Sunday at 4 p.m at Baca's Funeral Chapel, with the prayer vigil at 6 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Ronald Machado officiating. Concluding services will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with veteran's honors accorded. Francisco was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Columbus, New Mexico,...
