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LINDA RIVERA Linda Rivera, 61, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Livermore, Calif., after contracting E-Coli in 2009 and many medical setbacks. She was surrounded by numerous family and friends. Linda Rivera was born in Torrance, Calif., Feb. 18, 1952, the eldest of three children of Audrie and Don Kleinert. She graduated from Paradise High School in Oroville, Calif., with the class of 1969. She married Richard S. Rivera Sept. 25, 1999. She was a resident of Henderson for over 20 years, and a two-year resident of Livermore. Linda was a special needs teaching assistant for five years at Green Valley High School. She was an active part of her children's lives, always volunteering at their schools and right there at every soccer game, wrestling tournament, and track and field event, cheering on the sidelines. Linda was a true inspiration to every person she came across, always seeing the good in everything and everyone. She constantly put others before herself and is thought of as a kind hearted and truly genuine person. She had a love for life and her presence will be sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her dad, Don Kleinert; and sister, Bobbie Colson. She is survived by her mom, Audrie Kleinert; and her loving husband, of 13 years, Richard S. Rivera. She was the mother of Jerry Jay Simpson II, Tony Simpson and Ricky Simpson; stepmom of Jeanine Ayala (Dan), Brandon Rivera and Brianna Rivera. She is also survived by her brothers, Rex Kleinert, Joe Rivera, Tony Rivera, Ed Rivera (Cheryl) and Ron Rivera (Sharon); sisters, Vikki Smith, Teri Rivera, Laverne Hancock (Mark) and Deb Rivera-Guillermo; her grandchildren, Aidan Ayala, Ellie-J Ayala and Lilyah Simpson; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services celebrating Linda's life will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Green Valley High School, Henderson, in the theater. Refreshments will be served immediately after.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2013.

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Bruce and Sallie Shapiro

July 22, 2022

All we have to do is close our eyes for a second, and your beautiful smile radiates across our memories.
You may be gone from the Earth, but you are forever in our hearts

Sallie Shapiro

July 22, 2020

Dearest Linda,

I don't think a day goes by that you aren't in my heart.
Your smile will never leave me, and I know you are telling all the angels how proud you are of your boys. Their generosity, and their personalities and successes our a tribute to both you and Richard.
Every Christmas I get out the plaque you made me and it goes right out front .
I half expect to go out the front door and find a box of Almond cookies from you.
I don't think you could ever realize just how many lives you touched, but I do! We all became better people because of you.

Tammy

July 22, 2020

Linda was such a pleasant lady and she was beautiful.

Jessica Lopez

July 30, 2016

It's hard to believe that it's been 3 years since the Lord called you home. My heart is filled with sadness but also filled with some happiness knowing that you are free of pain. I hope you can see all of us and am proud of our lives so far. Not a moment goes by that I don't think about you. Love and miss you dearly......GWTOY!!

August 3, 2014

I KNOW Linda that yours will be the biggest smile in heaven at Ricky's wedding. I keep so many wonderful memories of you in my heart. xoxoxoxo

Jay Simpson

August 2, 2014

Miss you mom. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I wish you were here.

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Linda Farley

November 26, 2013

I did not know Linda but read her story that was feature in the Sunday Weekly Watertown Daily Times in NY. I was on vacation and the story really grabbed me. I have held onto the artical all this time and have tried to always find an update on her condition. tonight I logged into the right place to find what I had not hoped to find. I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace in what is to come. Please remember that to live in the hearts of the ones we leave behind is not to die. Thoughts and prayers going to the family tonight.

Michael Tennis

October 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jessica Lopez

September 29, 2013

GWTOY......I am. Missing you.

TMD BABY

September 2, 2013

It has been 7 weeks and a day since you passed and I still am having trouble dealing with it. I love you with my whole heart and miss you so much that it hurts Sash. They say it gets easier with time, I guess we will have to wait and see because these first 50 days have been grueling. GWTOY XOXO

Laverne & Mark Hancock

August 14, 2013

The services that Richard, Jeannine, JJ, Tony, Ricky, Brandon and Bri hosted to celebrate your life were beautiful and fitting. Thank you for continuing to watch over them. We know you were there when we were out on the fishing boat. We pray for your continued help in keeping them safe, full of love and with the encouragement to live life to the fullest.

Jessica Lopez

August 5, 2013

Missing you very much. Hard to believe that ur gone.

Bill Marler

August 3, 2013

You were my hero.

Amy Hardy

August 3, 2013

My Dear Linda~ So Many cherished memories with our kidos! The fun we had over the many years of friendship in which we had lost, now we have come full circle. although our lives became so busy, Your memory shall live within my heart forever. The many times we shared, laughter, fun, and children. as I Reflect upon today, I still see you laughing, with the kids and having found the Man of your Dreams may your family find peace in your Legacy that shall spread upon this Earth like wildfire! May we Honor your presence eveytime the mocking bird sings, The butterfly flies, The feathers in which you shall leave upon this earth, knowing you are always with us. and that we are never alone. I love you sweet Beautiful Lady! You are my Rainbow in the sky, who's colors are brilliant! and Forever tattoo my Heart with the Love in which you have given to me. Until we meet again.... xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Eternally, Amy Hardy

Nicolle (Nikki) Oxford

August 1, 2013

I will always remember what a beautiful strong woman you were! You always had a smile on your face each and everyday, with such a big heart! I love and miss you so much!

gwtoy

Ricky Simpson

August 1, 2013

I love you momma & miss you so very much! Your were my world and its so sad to see you go. Everytime I think of you, I seem to feel something so special and that I will have for the rest of my life. xoxo

Teri Bradley

July 30, 2013

Linda, you don't know me but I know you through your husband, and FB journaling. I always wanted to meet you...Always to see just who stole completely the heart of a boy I grew up with. Also, I was on life support one year before you, and could not believe what happened to you. I wanted to be in your presence because I "understood". We even share a name "Linda" is my middle name. Your beautiful smile just told me everything I knew about you without ever meeting you. Richard's love for you and devotion spoke volumes. You have touched me deeply forever. God Bless you, you angel.

Nicole mills

July 30, 2013

I love you and miss you. RIP

David & D'Arlene Lindenberg

July 30, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathies are with you during this difficult time.

Jessica Lopez

July 30, 2013

Love and miss you.

Carolyn Brogan

July 29, 2013

“AMEN” that God's Angels look after you!
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Love & miss you Linda....

Cory Campion Hill

July 29, 2013

I hope you are resting comfortably now Linda.. May you RIP... We are missing you, here in Paradise. Hugs to your family!

Keren Rivera

July 29, 2013

Hechos 24:15 habra resurreccion de justos como de injustos

Greg Van Houten

July 29, 2013

Linda..we created strong and loving memories together...We started the baby rump kissa club , you Richard the boys and myself..we used to laugh about it , then you would send me and the boys to sit in the corner.....I love you Linda and I know that you still live with in my heart....

Bruce and Sallie Shapiro

July 29, 2013

The living have lost an angel, and the heavens have gained another one. No one can take away all the loving memories you've given us. You're missed with all our hearts.

GWTOY

Brianna Rivera

July 28, 2013

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you mommy! I miss you so much that it hurts! "Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while and their heart for a lifetime." You will forever live on in my heart!

Tammy Brathor

July 28, 2013

To the Rivera and Simpson family....you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys. Linda was incredibly strong and she will be missed, sending our love up to heaven for her.

nicole mills

July 28, 2013

Linda you will always be an amazing women. You have done alot for my mom sis and i. I love you and miss you. Wish i couldve seen you before you passed. ou are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Edgar Hernandez

July 28, 2013

I'm honored to have crossed your path in life, along with the family you blessed us with. Love them all! You will always be remembered Linda. Thank you for all the Love you shared. Until next time...

The Imahara's

July 28, 2013

We all love you Linda! You will be missed!

Julie Berta

July 28, 2013

Grieving your loss, and also soooooo thankful for the privilege of knowing and loving you, my friend!

Danielle

July 28, 2013

Rest in peace Auntie - you gave others strength when you had none... a wonderful human being. You are missed by us all! xoxo

Annette Taylor

July 28, 2013

Linda To One Extraordinary Woman. You will be missed. Till we meet again.

J.J. Rivera-Francis

July 27, 2013

Rest in peace Auntie Linda, you were truly an inspiration to us all. I love you.

Richard Rivera

July 26, 2013

I miss you soooooo much!

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