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Nestor Serrano Rivera

1945 - 2017

Nestor Serrano Rivera obituary, 1945-2017, Corpus Christi, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Cage-Mills Funeral Directors

4901 Everhart Road

Corpus Christi, Texas

Nestor Rivera Obituary

Nestor Serrano Rivera

Corpus Christi, TX

Nestor Serrano Rivera, 72, was called home suddenly on July 30, 2017 at Bay Area Medical Center.

Nestor was a hardworking family man who never understood the term "retired". Dad was our strength and our protector; he tried his hardest to answer every question and solve every problem. He worked tirelessly to help his son, son in law, and youngest daughter start their own businesses. He wanted to make sure that we all knew the value of personal connections in business and was always first in line for every meeting and growth opportunity. Being a part of these new business ventures was both a source of happiness and pride for him. He loved family dinners, road trips, gardening, concerts, his boots, black wrangler jeans, and country music. Nestor's favorite position though was being a grandfather. He loved playing "eye spy" on car rides with his granddaughters and having nerf gun fights with his grandson Braylon (his dirt dog) and he was quick to enlist his help while working in the yard. He was known for his quick wit and sharp tongue that drove his oldest grandson Anthony crazy and would often embarrass his granddaughters. His five grandchildren were his greatest source of pride.

On September 4, 1977, Nestor married the love of his life Miriam. Dad said on many occasions that mom was his partner and he couldn't be without her. He loved planning get aways with mom especially to Eagle Pass and Louisiana where he loved to go to the casinos. He always hoped to make a trip back to Puerto Rivera with his love. This year was to be their 40th wedding anniversary.

Nestor was born on February 24, 1945 in San Juan Puerto Rico to his loving parents Benigno and Dora Rivera. He would say at every opportunity that his mother was his best friend and loved sharing stories about our grandfather and his brothers and sisters as they were growing up. We shared lots of laughter sitting around the dining room table reminiscing with a good cup of coffee and he never stopped trying to pass down the lessons he had learned from his own father.

Nestor is survived by his loving mother Dora, his beloved wife Miriam, sister in law Alma, children Margaret, Jennifer, Adrienne (Jeremiah) and Matthew his five grandchildren Anthony, Cyana, Brooklyn, Kaira, and Braylon, sister Elsa, brothers Oscar (Rosie),Benny (Pat) and several nieces and nephews that meant the world to him.

He is preceded in death by his devoted father Benigno, brother Miguel Angel, and sister Lydia.

Nestor's life will be celebrated with a viewing beginning at 5pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 followed by the reading of the holy rosary at 7pm at Cage Mills funeral home (4901 Everhart). There will then be a mass honoring Nestor's life Saturday morning at 11am at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (3210 S Padre Island Dr.).

Our family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to the physicians at Bay Area Medical Center who worked feverishly to extend our fathers life. We would also like to thank the Ramirez family and Alma I. Mercado for your unwavering support and love in this extremely painful time.

Online condolences may be offered at www.funerariadelangelmholly.com

Published by Corpus-Christi Caller-Times on Aug. 2, 2017.
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I had the privilege of working with and knowing Nestor since 1993. I will always remember his big smile and hardy laughter. Today is Sept 2019 and I just found out my friend passed away. I am so sadden to know I didn't get another chance to see him smile. My condolences to out to his family. He is sorely missed..valentina

Valentina Masias

September 16, 2019

I had the honor of meeting Mr. Rivera briefly a couple of months ago after giving him some prices on equipment. He was here with his grandson who he referred to as his 'Road dog'. He admired my childrens' paintings that I have on my wall here in my office & shared some stories with me about his childrens' & grandchildrens' accomplishments with their art work & talent. His passion for his family was very transparent & we had a very good conversation. He did tell me that he was on a time limit to get this project done so I felt his urgency & knew how important his time was & am very heart broken to find out of his passing just today when I called his cell. My prayers go out to his family & friends. God Bless you all.

Veronica Ruiz

August 10, 2017

Our condolences and prayers to you and your family Elsa.

Polly & Laurie

August 4, 2017

I'm so sorry I never got to take you up on spending time with you guys in Corpus. My heart is heavy knowing just how much you adored your family, my cousins and how they loved you!! May you rest in paradise Ness...I will never forget you!

Lorraine Montalvo

August 2, 2017

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