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1966
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2025
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Gilbert-Anthony Rivera Obituary
GA was born Tuesday, April 26, 1966 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX to Gilberto and LuAnn (Ortiz) Rivera. GA met the love of his life, Joann in elementary school. They married in Odessa on June 23, 1990 where they raised their one and only child.
GA loved to tell jokes and stories whether they were true or not. He loved to entertain everyone by break dance to his favorite song White Horse and doing the robot. GA was also passionate about outdoor cooking, where he loved to smoke meat and make his famous G-Dog Burgers. He was an Industrial Electrician, which was his life-long career.
GA is only preceded in death by his sister DeeDee Rivera.
He is survived by his wife Joann Olivas; son Gilbert-Anthony (Baby) Rivera Jr.; parents Gilberto and LuAnn Rivera; Olivia Esparza; 22 nieces and nephews, 50 great-nieces and great-nephews, and 10 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be his 11 God-children Baldemar Escarsega, Ethan Olivas, Jerek Martinez, Anthony Gabilondo, Milinda Mendez, Wisha Lujan, Meridian Ramirez, Marissa Ulate, Matthew Ulate, Josie Olivas, and Seleste Zambrano
The family of GA wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the family and friends that have helped us.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00AM to 9:00PM and Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1:00PM to 9:00PM with Rosary at 7:00PM on Sunday at Martinez Funeral Home - West Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00PM at Holly Reedemer Catholic Church.
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Sara Rivera Portillo
April 7, 2025
We are so very sorry for your great loss. You are in our prayers. May our Lord comfort you.
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Yolanda Torres
April 5, 2025
To my nephew going to miss you alot but GOD knows why he took you so early and thank you GA for all your help at Ama's house RIP Mijo. Love n miss you
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