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Ignacio "Nacho" Rivera
1923 - 2013
Ignacio "Nacho" Rivera
1923 - 2013
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BORN
1923
DIED
2013
Ignacio Rivera Obituary
On November 22, 1941, Nacho married Maria "Kika" Nevel in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico. They lived in Mexico until they moved to Texas. In 1955, Nacho moved his family to Colorado, settling in Johnstown. He worked for several farms in the Johnstown area. After he stopped farming, he worked for Great Western Sugar Factory for seven years, then for Johnstown Feed and Seed for ten years.
Nacho was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnstown for many years.
He was a very hard worker all of his life. Above everything was his love of his family. He was a very generous man and was ready to help those in need.
Nacho is survived by his wife, Maria "Kika" Rivera of Johnstown; six daughters, Lupe Lozano (Manuel) of Johnstown, Soki Vasquez (Ernesto) of Commerce City, Gloria Cantu (Frank) of Johnstown, Olivia Bais (Robert) of San Antonio, Texas, Irma Crespin of Johnstown and Sally Grado (Eligio) of Milliken; four sons, Jesse Rivera (Cecilia) and Tony Rivera (Eramida) all of Johnstown, John Rivera (Yolanda) of El Paso, Texas and Adam Rivera of Johnstown; a daughter-in-law, Mercy Rivera of Johnstown; a sister, Dora Ortegon of El Paso; 35 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Leo Rivera; a grandson, Chito Rivera; a son-in-law, Samuel Crespin; a sister, Theresa Holguin and a brother, Luis Rivera.
Visitation 3 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 23 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment Johnstown Cemetery.
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me me
January 30, 2014
hi dad, I couldn't come back and write during the holidays i just couldn't handle it dad, on the 20th I just wanted to forget you were gone. Dad how i miss you how stupid i was not to have gone sooner to see you. But dad today i come asking you to watch over Michael's baby Max. Dad ya esta contigo dad, con usted, leopo,chito , y grandma. Estamos todos dad muy muy triste este mes. Dad Robert is sick but i cant get him to go to doctor. es muy cabesudo dad. okay dad depues le hablo estoy trabajando. lo quiero muncho muncho dad
Olivia
October 14, 2013
Hi dad I miss you so much how do I go on I don't know. Mom sometimes don't even know its me dad. Dad I am in Mo this week.. I just won 100$ dad. I know you would say que bueno Mija Sigue y gane mas . Dad Roberto esta malo dad pero no quiere ir al doctor. I get tired dad of telling him to go, I get so mad dad.you wanted to live so much you did everything the dr said and yet you left us. I guess he will have to learn the hard way. Good night dad luv you and miss you
olivia bais
September 20, 2013
hi dad
its been 8 months dad, i miss you so much. i wish you were still here. i cant accept the fact your gone dad. no puedo dno puedo dad. i talked to Irma today dad she was so sad and we cried together. Dad i see your pictures or video of you every day. I mom to order your headstone. I want it with an Angel so it can watch over you and leo dad. Ya me voy a dormir dad. lo quiero y le hecho menis dad
olivia b
September 14, 2013
hi dad, mom fue to El Paso this weekend. Se murio las esposa de mi tio Raul dad. Con tanta agua mom se tuvo que venir patras. Dad it rained alot, So much destruction dad. Dad i miss you so much le hecho tanto menos tanta tristesa que nomas qiero llorara y llorar. Dad i call mom y en veses no sabe ni quien soy. Voy ir a verla encuanto pueda dad.
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July 31, 2013
happy birthday dad, I sang the mananitas to you, I miss you so much dad. Jesse had a party for you, he made hot dogs for the family I wish I could have been there. Pero vivo mu lejos dad. Mom is going to see Johnny this weekend dad. Johnny is going to feel the way I did when mom came by herself, so so sad dad. Good night dad your were part of my light and now it has dimmed.
July 21, 2013
Hi dad it's been 6 months since you left. I am so so sorry I was not there with you till the end. I will regret it for the rest of my life. Dad I miss you so much. I want to ask mom for you every time I call home. I imagine your voice in the back ground. Dad I work long hours just to not think of you,Leo,chito,and gramma all gone. Our family's starting to shrink dad. Mom is okay dad but she still forgets a lot. Dad I love and miss you
June 20, 2013
hi dad, its been a long 6 months since you left us. I still want to ask mom for you when I call daily. I woke up so depressed this morning. Its been so hard for me no one knows just how much. I imagine your still at home sick I just don't see you. I come back to earth real quick when I call home. Dad I had a meeting today, it was good and helped me keep busy a couple of weeks. I better go dad la reinita wants to go swimming. love you
June 17, 2013
Hi dad
happy fathers day, I wasn't ready to do this yesterday, I went to work today and as usual very busy. Mom said she was going by to visit you wish o could go but dad yo voy whe I go back home. miss you
April 26, 2013
Hi dad thins is the 3rd time I try to enter so hopefully it's right now. Dad It's been 3 months since you left us. I miss you so much. I see the last video Gloria took every day. Dad I was in Vegas But i didnt wiin anythingn. My friend dad won $9000.00 what luck huh dad. Dad mom was here but not for Easter. I was very sad when mom walked in alone without you. Soki is bringing her back this summer. Okay dad I'll talk to you later.
February 23, 2013
Dad its been a month since you left us and not a day goes that I dont think of you and cry. 89 and yet to me so little time. I know you were hurting and yet you fought so hard just to be with us a little longer. I miss you so so much
love you
Edward Molinar
February 8, 2013
Dios te cuide Senor, descansa en paz
Edward Molinar
February 8, 2013
God bless the Rivera family in this time of sorrow. Although I could not be with you at this time my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know my primo Nacho is in good hands now, he was a very good man, I loved him dearly and will truly miss him.
Blessing Edward A Molinar
yvette martinez
January 28, 2013
olivia, i'am so sorry for your lost may god bless you and my prayers are with you and your family....
yvette martinez
January 28, 2013
olivia, i am very sorry for your lost that words cant express how i feel for you and your family,my prayers are with you and your family.....
Ys Botello
January 24, 2013
Familia Rivera,
My condolences. I consider it a great privilege to have known Nacho. So many fond memories growing up on the farms south of Johnstown. May you experience God's peace and comfort
Trudy Herrera
January 24, 2013
Sounds like Nacho had a wonderful life and so many to share it with. Condolences to the family. God bless and comfort you during this time.
Oscar and Mary Lou Ponce
January 24, 2013
Our sympathy to the Rivera family. May The Lord's peace be with you all. John thinking of you and Yolanda and your family.
Alicia Lopez
January 24, 2013
To the Rivera family my deepest condolences, my heart goes out to the family and to Kika. I am so sorry about your lost I really know how you the family feels so what can I say but my prayers are with all the family. This is Alicia Lopez Jose Eligio and Olga Lopez daughter. We will see them one day now they are with our LORD father Jesus. God Bless all the Family in Jesus name, AMEN!!!!!
January 24, 2013
Words can not take away the pain and loss your are feeling now, but are sent to let you know others care. May God be with you.
The family of Liz White
January 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert and Wanda Troncoso
Leticia Vasquez
January 24, 2013
God Bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Alivine Martinez
January 23, 2013
Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Nancy Peterson
January 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lupita Holguin hija de Chente y Oralia
January 22, 2013
To a very special familia. May God help you threw these hard times, and emptyness that we stay behind. God bless you all. Your mom and you have a special place in my heart. He will be missed.
Brad & Brenda Sullivan
January 22, 2013
Angela, Michelle and your families;
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that your grandfather is at rest in a much better place. May your memories of him continue to live within you until you are able to be together once again.
January 22, 2013
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." I will always remember Mr. Rivera with great admiration. God Bless your Family.
Juliana Guzman and Family
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