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SHERRY RIVERA

1965 - 2013

SHERRY RIVERA obituary, 1965-2013, Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1965

DIED

2013

SHERRY RIVERA Obituary

SHERRY RIVERA Sherry Rivera, 48, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 31, 2013. She was the youngest of three girls, born April 21, 1965, in Chicago, to John and Yasuko Stitnizky. She grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Mililani High School, class of 1983. She married her high school sweetheart, Lance Rivera, and supported him when he enlisted in the military. They had a beautiful family of their own with two daughters and a son. As the director of casino administration, Sherry was a mother figure to everyone. The moment you laid eyes on her, you couldn't help but fall in love with her. Sherry was known to always put everyone before herself, especially her family. She was and will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, friend, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Lance Rivera; her three children, Shara, Sharisse and Ryan; her four grandchildren, Kyliah, Izyiah, Elliah and Logan; her parents, John and Yasuko; two sisters, Janet (Ian Ah Mook Sang) and Diane (nephew, Armando Mireles); and her "sister" Sonya (Eric Adams). Due to Sherry being laid peacefully to rest at home in the Hawaiian State Veterans Memorial, in lieu of flowers, we are asking for donations to be made to the family to help bring her home. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. Reception to follow the services.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Sep. 7, 2013.

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Mani Songoimoli

August 11, 2014

I think of you often and I miss you :-( You were such a great person with a beautiful heart and just amazingly. May you rest in peace.

Christopher Chapin

November 7, 2013

I worked with Sherry, always sweet and loving person ... Wish I had known her better or could help ... My best wishes to all her family and loved ones ... Already missed.

Diane

October 13, 2013

My sister it been over a month now and each day gets harder...I miss you so very much...I wish you were here...Love you Diane

Anthony Lung

September 21, 2013

God's blessings to your family at this time. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Love, Judy, Sandy, and Anthony Lung

Linda Lewis-perry

September 19, 2013

May u rest in peace

Beth Woods

September 18, 2013

My beautiful cousin Sherry. Although, I haven't seen you since we were kids, I have always had all of you close to my heart. Rest in peace Angel. Uncle Johnny and Aunt Yoshko, I love you both dearly. My prayers and thoughts to all of you. Beth Stitnizky-Woods

Diane

September 15, 2013

To my baby sister..You were my laughter...my tears..and when we were young the spoiled brat...I was always there for you whenever u called, when we were young and as we got older...I love u with all my heart..I miss u more then words can say..IMy heart is broken without u here...goodnight..I love u

Jessica Keoughan

September 15, 2013

Lance, my heart is heavy for you and your family. Janet and Diane, you were the three Stitnizky girls everyone knew, each with your own style of fun. We had a lot of good times together. Sherry you were always the ring leader to our little group and I will cherish and always remember your beautiful smile and laugh. Rest in peace my friend.

Lisa Aquino

September 15, 2013

Rest In Peace Sherry, I remember during elementary days going to your house playing with you and Shirly. Fun times, you're always be a YPO Girl and Will always be remembered. My Love and Prayers to the Family.

Denise Cicchetto

September 15, 2013

Sherry my childhood friend, we knew each other since the second grade I remember having sleep overs at your house and going to Maui in the fourth grade then our Big Island trip in the six grade and our six grade talent show our dance routing with Denise Mactagone, Julia Causey and my cousin Deedee Torres and myself oh what fun we use to have. And Wheeler Intermedia who could ever top those days. And Mililani high when you fell in love with the love of your life. I have so many good memories of you my dear friend. I will always remember your laugh but most of all your beautiful smile. SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND MY FRIEND!

Dominic

September 11, 2013

Sherry
I knew your story and loved your smile. You were a joy to be around for the short time I knew you. God Bless and your suffering is over.

Gwen Abrams

September 11, 2013

Sherry,

You were the Mom in our Casino Admin family and I miss you a little more every day. I learned so much from you over the 6 years I have been with Casino Admin. You were always there guiding me and teaching me and I will never forget all the valuable things you taught me. You never failed to make me smile or laugh and I thank you so much for that. I know you were watching over Chris and I while we were abroad traveling and I know you will continue to watch over all of us always. You were a shining light and a guiding hand and our family will never be the same without you. We will always remember you and you will always be in our hearts and on our minds forever. I hope you are at peace Sherry. I love you and miss you. Aloha my friend. Mine and Chris' prayers and thoughts are with Lance and the rest of the Rivera family as well.
-Gwen

Sheri Berg

September 10, 2013

Missing you today my friend! Never a day goes by I don't remember your smile, hear your laugh, or cherish our memories!

September 10, 2013

I will always remember the little girl that visited me in Chicago and the beautiful woman I met in Las Vegas a few years ago. Rest in peace with God ,Aunt Carole

September 10, 2013

I will always remember the little girl that visited us in Chicago and the beautiful woman I saw in Las Vegas a few years ago. Rest in peace with God honey, Aunt Carole

September 9, 2013

A beautiful girl, a terrible loss. I am so sorry. Prayers will be said for you, your family and parents. You will be so missed my ray of sunshine!

Brenda

September 9, 2013

I knew Sherry and listened to her story and understood where she was coming from, but was shocked to see that she had passed. I won't forget her ever

LaVerne Yadao

September 8, 2013

Sherry thank you for making my childhood so memorable! We shared so much! I will always keep them close to my heart. May you go with God and have eternal peace.

September 8, 2013

SHERRY WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH..YOU WERE ALWAYS A HAPPY PERSON AND GOD BE WITH YOU.HELEN LARA

Benjamin Villegas

September 8, 2013

God, be with the Rivera family. Lance, I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
--Ben Villegas

Judy Hasson

September 8, 2013

Dear John and Yasuko--I'm so very sorry about your sadness and grief.

Celeste Cobbs

September 8, 2013

Nothing I can say here will ever be able to express the love we all had and have for you. When I started at the Venetian, I was terrified of you, but quickly I saw and felt the love you had for all of us. While you may not be with us, we will ALWAYS hear your shouts, your laughter and feel the love and unwavering support you gave each of us. Be at peace Sherry. My deepest sympathy go to all of Sherry's family. She will always be missed.

Lyn Ramey

September 8, 2013

Sherry, we never met in person but I know that you were a joyful blessing to your parents. Rest in peace, beautiful girl.

John Stitnizky

September 8, 2013

You are my and always will be, my little girl. I have loved you more than life since the day you were born. I will miss you honey.

Gerri Nesfield

September 7, 2013

May you rest in peace. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the family.

September 7, 2013

We have watched you grow from a delightful child to a kind and generous adult. You will forever be in our hearts. Bob and Jamie

September 7, 2013

My best friend, my boss, my everything! I will miss you each and every day! I will remember all that we taught each other. All the talks and laughs! Your smile! I will make you proud. Remember always how much I love you! I will watch out for your family, always!

September 6, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. With grateful hearts for your joyful smile and helping hands, Sherry, we will love you and miss you, always - Tom & Diana (Gustafson) Walls

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