Steve M. Rivas

Sitting here in Sayulita Mexico I was just recounting our adventure in one of Steve´s (and Anita´s) intercession cultural trips to Mexico. It was the day after Christmas 1982 that we all met in TJ. Our travels included Mazatlan, Guadalajara and Manzanillo. All on a $100.00 for three weeks. It has been a life long memory. Steve went on to be my favorite professors and mentors. He was kind enough to write me a letter of reference for law school and his teachings have served me well in that...

Hola Rivas Familia,

I am honored to have had the opportunity to know Steve Rivas and his family. I believe that we cross each other's path for a reason. For me, Steve was an example of compassion and acceptance combined with a strong ethical stance, that I strive to emulate.

Steve was such an incrediable man who gave so much of himself to all. He was a great role model who lead by example. Gracias to the familia for sharing him with all of us.

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To the Family of Dr. Steve Rivas:
I have no way to tell you how much Dr. Rivas has meant to me over the years. I consider him to be my mentor since my early days in college and in the language laboratory with Fred Aust, and I have been proud to consider him my friend for thirteen years. I know how much he valued and loved you, as he spoke of his family as the prize above all in his life. Please know how much you meant to him, and although we never had the opportunity to meet, I will...

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Hoping that fond Memories will ease your sorrow and give you strength in the days ahead.
Love, Kathy and Denny Korte

Monica, and all the Rivas Family, our hearts go out to you. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling. I never met Steve, but seeing how much he meant to my sister Karyn, I know he was an amazing man. Our prayers are with you. I pray that you draw close to GOD and let HIM be you comforter, and also that you would draw closer to eachother through these times.

To the Rivas Family
May I extend my condolences in this time of loss. It is thru Nina Rivas that I am aware of the full and enriched experiences Steve endeavored while among us. From afar i am enlightened by his courage and willingness to endure. The certainty of Steve's legacy emblazoned in your hearts is truly a blessing from the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that peace be with you and all who knew him. For although Steve has gone home, he remains in our hearts. May the Lord Bless you....

Dear Marge and Family,
Words are so hard to come by when we think about my beautiful cousin who we loved so much and those wonderful hour long telephone calls we got when he would share with us how much he loved his Lord. When we think of your partner, father and brother we will always remember him sitting by the running water in his creek that he enjoyed and the psalm he loved so much, “The Lord is my Sheppard”. We will also remember him by his great love of his family and his concern...

Dear Marge and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Living in the Spanish House while attending CSUC, I had the opportunity to know Steve was an exceptional professor and friend.
With Sympathy and Remembrances,

Dear Monica and Family,
"Senor Rivas" made a great impact on my education as well as my view of the world. My thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Un abrazo fuerte,
Julie Caldwell