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Keith Rivera Obituary

Keith R. Rivera

Raleigh

Keith Ramone Rivera, age 43, of 2802 Dillmark Court, departed this life Sunday, September 11, 2016. Funeral, 1PM, Friday, September 16, 2016, Progressive Baptist Church, 2504 Creech Road.

Survivors; wife, Juanita Coleman of the home; sons, Keagan A. Rivera of the home and Keith Rivera Jr. of NJ; daughters, Zuri Rivera and Keiuri Rivera both of NJ; step daughters, Justice Coleman, Makaylah Coleman and Exiana Ramseur all of Raleigh; father, Hosea Rivera of NJ; brothers, Thomas Howard and Sherrod Howard both of NJ and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation, 12 Noon - 1:00 PM, Friday, at the Church. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at 3524 Sturdivant Street.

Steven L. Lyons F.H. (919)831-2596 www.stevenly onsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The News and Observer on Sep. 15, 2016.

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Patrice Slater-Lee

December 11, 2016

I went to Highschool with Keith, he was always happy, cracking jokes, and full of spirit and life. That smile, and those eyes. Condolences to his family! Hi Renasha Bunch:). I remember Keith the same as you.
Blessings to all Immaculate Alumni.

Renay Lewin

September 19, 2016

keith I will always remember you. You always put smile on my face. Rest in peace my friend.
Mrs Renay as you would call me.

Yvonne Campbell

September 19, 2016

My deepest condolences goes to out to the family during this unimaginable time. It was a great sadness when I've learned the news. I was shocked and terribly saddened. Keith was such a wonderful person to be around and he had such a great energy wherever he was. He was very sweet, funny and loving man who will dearly missed forever.

Alfreda Richardson-Alston

September 17, 2016

Keith was a joy to be around. He will be missed.

September 15, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. May the words at Psalms 116:15 bring comfort to you.

Renasha Bunch

September 14, 2016

I graduated high school with Keith. I remember him as a kind, fun guy. Prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Quatara Townes

September 14, 2016

Keith was such a happy person all the time he will be missed so deeply with love Quatara Townes

Yvette Simon

September 14, 2016

My condolences goes out to the family of Keith. Sending my prayers out during this difficult time. I went to high school with Keith and he will truly be miss. May God bless you and give you strength .

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Progressive Baptist Church

2504 Creech Road, NC

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16

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1:00 p.m.

Progressive Baptist Church

2504 Creech Road, NC

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1515 New Bern Avenue P.O. Box 28735, Raleigh, NC 27610

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