Kelly Kathleen Rivera

In the 12+ years that I've worked with PHFE in various capacities, Kelly was a steady, caring and totally professional force. A force that empowered us to maximize the impact of our work in the community. Her hand, and heart, touched everything we did. The fact that she shared this gift with so many contracts and PHFE staff makes the true impact of her life's work immeasurable. She will be deeply missed, and leaves a remarkable legacy.

We offer our condolences and our prayers for your peace. Kelly helped Dream Builders in so many ways. She was a fighter for the underdog of humanity. She will be missed.

We are so shocked and sadden to hear of Kelly’s untimely passing. We both had the pleasure of working with Kelly and her mom, Kathy at Alpine. What a wonderful lady Kelly was!

To Fidel, Kathy and Kelly’s family and friends - our hearts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief and in the days ahead.

Kelly was joyful. In my 12 years working with her as a member of the PHFE-WIC team, I cannot remember a time when Kelly was anything other than postive, hard-working, caring and loving. I enjoyed hearing her talk with love about her family. She was one awesome lady and I will miss her.

I met Kelly and her Mom, Kathy, August 1980 where we all worked together.My goodness-we were so young, full of life and hope and yes, we even grew up together! I am so saddened to know that someone so lovely in spirit, attitude and being is gone. To Fidel and Kelly's entire family please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. Thank you for being you Kelly.

Kelly has been the PHFE contract manager for my accounts for many years. In addition to doing that with efficiency, kindness, and grace, Kelly had become a friend. Although we didn't meet often in person, those times created valued memories. She was truly a unique and wonderful person and I will miss her immensely.

We here at California Hospital Association are shocked and saddened at Kelly’s death. She was a remarkable woman; calm, always professional, cheerful even under pressure, very knowledgeable, and so pleasant and easy to work with. Our sympathy extends to all of you who worked with her for so long, and undoubtedly cared deeply for her. Kelly's family and friends are in our prayers!

In many years of working at the County of Los Angeles, negotiating agreements with external providers, Kelly has been certainly the most positive and enthusiastic person I have dealt with. In every contact we had, she made my work easier and left open an invitation to help me anytime I need it.

Her professionalism and the swetness of her life have been a blessing to my life.

On behalf of the Executive Committee and general membership of the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County I want to wish all the best to Kelly's family during this time and in the future.

We sincerely appreciate Kelly and her efforts on our behalf and she will be missed.

Drs. Dallas & Debra Stout
2004-09 Co Chairs
Violence Prevention Coalition of OC