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1937
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2020
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Celso Rivas Obituary
Celso 'Jr' Gonzales Rivas was called to be with the Lord on Aug 6, 2020.
He was born on September 27, 1937 to Celso and Enriqueta Rivas. He is succeeded in death by his father, mother, sisters Dolly, and Frances.
He is survived by his wife Maria. He is also survived by his six children, Richard (Rebecca) Rivas, Patricia (Kevin) Allhands, Terri (Tony) Sandoval, Margie (Jose) Gonzalez, Rose (Gil) Smith, Anna (Louie) Chavira; seven step-children, Edgar, AJ, Isaac, Paul, Noah, Beckett, and Olimpia, 20-plus grandchildren, and 18-plus great grandchildren.
Funeral Services August 11, 2020 at Phoenix Funeral and Cremation, 1327 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Burial service August 12, 2020 at the National Memorial Cemetary, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, Az 85024 from 10:30-11:00 AM.
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Richard C Rivas
August 11, 2020
Dad, I will miss you so so much. The memories will forever be in my heart. Rebecca, the kids, grand and great kids as well as myself will always have you in our hearts. We miss you Dad... We love you
Alexis Aguirre
August 11, 2020
Celso. Thanks for keeping my Nana company for all of these years. You gave her your love, and us Aguirre’s couldn’t have asked for anything better than that.
Rita Maria Magdaleno
August 11, 2020
I will always remember your dad's smile--so bright, wide, & happy! He was a very sweet uncle to me and very kind. I used to be the "baby-sitter" when you guys (Richard, Patricia, & Terry) were little! Your dad always greeted me with his big, sweet smile. I'm sorry so sorry for your loss. Prayers & love, Rita Magdaleno
Mike and Karol Gobster
August 10, 2020
Prayers for those left behind who are missing you right now
Terri Sandoval
August 10, 2020
Dad,
I’m glad you are no longer suffering and are now at peace.
You can now be with Nana, Tata, and aunts Frances and Dolly.
We love you...Terri, Tony, Melissa, Anthony, and Alexandria
A.J. Aguirre
August 10, 2020
Rest in Peace and Power Celso...thank you for your kindness and the companionship with my beloved mother. Thank you for always being interested in what my (our) kids were doing in school and sports. Hopefully you're in paradise saying hi to my beautiful Ivan and testing his handshake grip! You ARE a really good hearted man who I respect and love. I hope I'll see you again buddy, love, Sam, Gabby, and A.J. Aguirre.
Paul Aguirre
August 10, 2020
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived.
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