Ponciano Alvarado Rivera

Ponciano Alvarado Rivera obituary, Carrollton, GA

Ponciano Alvarado Rivera

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Ponciano Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martin & Hightower Funeral Home - Carrollton on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Ponciano Alvarado Rivera, age 56, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1969, in Veracruz, Mexico, the son of the late Idulio Alvarado and Avelina Rivera.
He was devoted to his family, always putting their needs before his own. He served the community at The Irish Pub as a cook and will be remembered for his character and steadfast work ethic. To those who knew him best, he was more than a husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica Badillo; sons, Diego Badillo Alvarado and Esteban Badillo Alvarado; and grandson, Leonel Alvarado Soto.
The family will receive friends at Martin & Hightower Funeral Home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In accordance with Mr. Rivera's wishes, his body will be cremated.
Messages of love and condolences may be shared with the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to care for the Rivera family during this time.
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1312 S Park Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

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