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Damian Rivadeneyra Obituary
Damian Marc Rivadeneyra passed away on Saturday morning, 12/28/2019. He was in a skiing accident Friday afternoon before passing away the following morning surrounded by his family. Damian was an avid skier and snowboarder since the age of 5. Damian died doing what he loved; he was 37 years old.
Damian was born on October 28, 1982 in Reno, Nevada. The son of Paul Rivadeneyra and the late Carolina Rivadeneyra. He is survived by his wife Mashal, brother Joel, his father Paul, and Paul's wife Paula.
Damian graduated from Galena High School before earning his AA in Fire Science from T.M.C.C. He was a natural athlete who excelled at football and wrestling at Galena.
Damian dedicated his life to saving lives, structures, and forests as a wildland firefighter. He had over 14 years of service working with multiple fire crews. Most recently, working as a Captain for the Beckwourth Hotshots of the Plumas National Forest.
He touched many hearts and souls in the short span of his life. He was a wonderful son, brother, friend and husband. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Mashal through this difficult time.
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Kelly A Bidart/Depaoli
January 9, 2022
I worked at ROC with Carol and she was amazing. The boys would come in sometimes. They were so loving and nice. God Bless You All You are loved by many :) including me Kelly Depaoli
January 17, 2020
I worked with your mom in the 80's and she was so amazing and made everyone feel valued Although I never met you as an adult, I am 100000% certain you were just like her! God Speed to you young man and sending love to your wonderful family.
Always,
Kelly Depaoli-Bidart
Nevin family
January 15, 2020
So devastating. We are sending prayers to your family.
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