Evodio Xavier Rivera

Evodio Xavier Rivera obituary, Orange Park, FL

Evodio Xavier Rivera

Evodio Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery on Jan. 26, 2026.
Evodio Xavier Rivera (Harv), 56 0f Orange Park, Florida passed away on January 20, 2026. Evodio was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Evodio and Juanita (Anguiano) Rivera. He attended Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Illinois.

Xavier was a hard-working man who always took care of his family. He had a career in construction. When not working Xavier was known for his outgoing personality and quick wit. He was so kind to others that he never knew a stranger.

Xavier was predeceased by his father Evodio Rivera.

To celebrate his memory are his mother; Juanita Rivera, son; Evodio Rivera, daughter; Savannah Rivera, grandson; Desiderio Rivera, sister; Viola Roman (Michael) and sister; Imelda Rivera, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a great many friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 - 3:30 PM on Wednesday January 28, 2025, at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, Florida. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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