Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1936
DIED
2023
Andres Collado Obituary
July 18, 1936 - October 14, 2023
Miami, Florida - Andrés Rivero Collado was born to Isabel and Andrés Rivero Agüero in La Habana, Cuba on July 18, 1936. From early on, he started writing professionally. He studied law at the University of St. Thomas de Villanueva. From 1960, he lived in Miami because of the Castro dictatorship.
His principal vocation was always journalism and narrative. In 1961, he published the first novel of the Cuban Exile, Enterrado Vivo. He wrote more than 20 books of fiction and contributed to many periodicals, including Todo, Replica, Tiempo, Gente, Criterios, Diario las Americas, and The Miami Herald. He was also the first writer in Spanish to win a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
He was a dedicated family man and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pilar, his children, Teresa, Juan Carlos, and Andrés, his grandchildren, Georgia, Nicolás and Andrés, and his sister, Rosa. We miss him.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Andrés Rivero Collado.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Andres Collado
1 Entry
Jose Enguix
October 26, 2023
I only had the opportunity to know Andres thru phone conversations, but just from those I could tell the kind of person he was. Always so pleasant, we exchanged many personal stories on our "business" calls. I am very saddened to hear of his passing, but consider myself fortunate to have had time with him, however brief. My sincerest condolences to the family, I know you lost someone very special. Godspeed my friend.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Andres Collado's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Andres Collado
How to support Andres's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Andres Collado's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
