Joaquin Riviera Sr.

Joaquin, I loved you and relied on you and cherished your friendship and assistance. Whenever I needed help, you were there, and you not only did the things I needed to have done, but then went looking for more things that were unfinished. You loved my sister and her family--took them as your own and brought them great happiness and joy, and helped them through all the rough spots. I am so incredibly shocked at your untimely passing and deeply saddened by your death. I am in awe of the...

I believe in a life more beautiful than any one day on earth, I belive that the soul releases itself from the body and sores beyond this world into the arms of a devine God. I believe that one day his face will shine amongst you again, his smile will warm your hearts, and his laughter will fill your soul. You see there is a God, and one day you will be together again, I promise you, this my friend is not the end.

Jauquin and Sonna,
I know that there is nothing that I can say,...

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

NANCY AND FAMILY
JOAQUIN WILL BE MISSED. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM BEING SILLY,NUTTY, CRAZY, LOVEABLE AND ALWAYS SMILING. LOVE TO ALL AUNTIE TONI

Dear Nancy & family:

Joaquin will be missed by all. He was such a happy person. He always came up to me at family reunions and gave me a big kiss and hug. I will miss him very much.

Remember that he will be with you always and you have to take one day at a time.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Nancy,
thank you for loving my Uncle Joaquin. He was blessed to have had you by his side.
May the Lord keep you in his never ending circle of Love,
Bernadette

To my dearest Uncle Joaquin,
I remember the day you taught me how to "swim" by throwing me in the middle of the pool and encouraging me to kick my legs and reach for the edge. After you had to reach way in to pull me out, you said "see kid,your alright, now you know how to swim". For whatever reason i made it a point to never be around a body of water when you were close. haha
I remember you picking me up from my parents house in San jose and we would just drive and we would show...

Nancy & Family I am so sorry to hear about Joaquin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I met him at Marthas kids birthday party at Ragging Waters,I will always remember him, he was so kind and funny. Diana (Marthas friend)

Nancy & Family
I was so sorry this has happened,
Joaguin will be greatly missed in so many ways, He was a great friend and listener, and yes he would even make me laugh, when no one else could. He had a great sence of humor, I miss you already joaguin, and Nancy if you need a friend, im here for you and your family... love shirley