Ygnacio Arturo Rivera

Ygnacio Arturo Rivera obituary, Riverside, CA

Ygnacio Arturo Rivera

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Ygnacio Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arlington Mortuary on Dec. 24, 2025.
Ygnacio Arturo Rivera Jr., also known as "Junie," was born on April 30, 1935, in Riverside, CA, to Ygnacio Rivera and Adelaida Franco Rivera. He was raised in the neighborhood of Casa Blanca along with his seven siblings. Ygnacio Rivera Jr. passed away on December 22, 2025, in his family home in Woodcrest, Riverside, CA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ygnacio Sr. and Adelaida Rivera, and his siblings: Trinidad Rivera, Salvador Rivera, Tony Rivera, Santos Rivera, Lucy Alfaro, Eleanor Sosa, and Margaret Lopez. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Beatrice Rivera; daughter, Anna Rivera; son, Adam Rivera Sr. (Eva); and grandsons, Adam Rivera Jr. (Vanessa) and Eric Rivera, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ygnacio worked for the Riverside Unified School District for 30 years. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling, and cooking for his family and friends.
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Upcoming Events

Jan

20

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church

4268 Lime Street, Riverside, CA 92501

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Jan

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Service

1:30 p.m.

Olivewood Memorial Park

3300 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

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Services provided by

Arlington Mortuary