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DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - EspanolaAlberto Rivera Obituary
Albert C. Rivera, 65, was born July 18, 1960, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was a blessed son, brother, father , uncle and cousin.
Albert was preceded in death by his son Albert Anthony Archuleta; brother Harold Goodnight and Tracey Gomez Archuleta; mother of his children; grandparents Albert and Filomena Rivera and other deceased family members.
Albert is survived by his daughter Jessica Archuleta, mother Ageda Goodnight; sister Irene Goodnight/Herrera and husband John; uncles Gilbert Rivera and Macario Rivera (Theresa); along with aunts, sisters-in-law, nieces and many cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente, NM, with burial to follow immediately at the Ojo Caliente Cemetery.
The family of Albert Rivera has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477
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