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VENTURA RIVERA Obituary

"Lupe" Lupe passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 91 years old. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado and she was a homemaker. Lupe was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond P. Rivera. She is survived by her three daughters, Josephine Zarate and her husband Ruben, Sr., Mary Ellen Leyva and her husband Raul; and Alice Evans and her husband Claude; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Friday, January 20, 2012, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Belmont Memorial Park.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jan. 19, 2012.

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Ruben Zarate

January 23, 2012

I think the other grandchildren would agree that we were privalaged and blessed to have had a grandmother like you. You and grandpa both gave our soul and spirit the love and nurturing necessary for life. You will live in and with me until we meet again in heaven.

Bertha Rivera

January 22, 2012

I have wonderful memories of lupe, ray & david my husband and myself. we sat around and talked and ate. I enjoyed her company. we had good times together. She was very gracious lady. God Bless she will always be in my heart. Bertha Rivera Fresno, ca

Mucha

January 19, 2012

Alice, Josephine & MaryEllen,
I will always cherish the memories of a beautiful Lady, Lupe, and the wonderful family that I became a part of many years ago in Alhambra. Know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Scrambled eggs in Heaven.

Susan Conell

January 19, 2012

Cousin Alice and family,
I was sad to learn today about Aunt Lupe's passing. I know how sad it is to let go but hold on to the hope of seeing them (Uncle Ray and Aunt Lupe with my dad and all their Brothers and Sisters as they gather together). I hope we will all be together in our time. I loved your sweet mama...
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Tammy Mann

January 18, 2012

Grandma lupe you will be dearly missed I feel blessed for the time we spent together and will never forget the stories you shared with me they will be passed down to your great grandaughter rae. Lots of love peace with u. Love the Mann family.

Lydia Rocha

January 18, 2012

Great Grandma Lupe, your sweetness and laughter will be missed so much. I will always remember the times I spent with you recent and past. I'm so happy I was able to know you and receive so much love from you. I will miss you dearly and I couldn't be more grateful that YOU were my great grandma!

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

January 18, 2012

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