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1955
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2016
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Alicia Rivera Obituary
September 16, 1955 - June 21, 2016
Salem - Alicia, our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and especially friend for all time has gone to rest in a safe, pain-free place. She's dancing to her Tejano music among the stars, tapping her feet to Michael Buble's "Sway" and especially to Hawaiian singer Iz, crooning "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Of course, as a misplaced Texan living in Oregon, she never forgot her country roots with George Strait and her beloved Dallas Cowboys.
Alicia was a woman of strong convictions, belief in God, solid work ethic and compelling dedication to her family. She loved them all so very much. Alicia had a wonderful, quirky sense of humor, sometimes with a little bite to it - but never hurtful.
Alicia came to Oregon with her family in the early 1960's to work the fertile fields during summer. While attending high school in Woodburn, she held odd jobs selling shoes at Ben Franklin and staffing the ticket booth and selling snacks at the Pix Theater. That's when her future became clear as she spied a glimpse of her future husband, Juan, leaning up against the wall in the lobby. Love at first sight, she used to say.
At Woodburn High School, Alicia excelled at choir and was a kick-ass volleyball player. She later was very competitive in city-league softball. Professionally, Alicia worked for the Salem-Keizer School District, Social Security Administration, and retired from Marion County Developmental Disabilities.
Upon her marriage to Juan Rivera on April 26, 1975, the family grew to include four children: Juan Daniel (Erika), Maricela Gonzalez (Junior), Elisa Rodriguez (Ruben), Mario Rene (Rebecca), and stepdaughter Stefanie Torres-Navarro (Tito). In addition to her husband Juan and children, Alicia is survived by 16 grandchildren, 11 siblings and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, aunts, uncles, godchildren and friends. Alicia was preceded in death by her parents, Salvador and Josefina Cantu. Rest in peace, little sister.
Viewing is scheduled for 3pm on Friday, June 24, at Simon Cornwell in Woodburn; Rosary is at 6pm also at Simon Cornwell and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 11am at Sacred Heart Church in Gervais, Oregon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alicia Rivera
Sponsored by Cornwell Colonial Chapel - Woodburn.
Sheila Case-Howell
June 18, 2019
I worked with Alicia at Social Security for many years and loved every minute of it. She kept me in stitches most of the time! Later, after she stopped working at SSA, I would run into her at my kid's school while she was working her new job. It was great seeing her again. Gone too soon...missing her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
June 30, 2016
I am deeply saddened to find out that Alicia has passed away. We worked together at Social Security for many years. She had a keen sense of humor that I greatly appreciated and I could always count on her to make me laugh. She will be greatly missed...
Luella Azule
June 27, 2016
Juan and Rivera Family,
I am so SORRY for your loss. Although I hadn't seen her in a few years, I was saddened to read of her passing. Alicia was my CDC at Social Security. As soon as she became a top notch CDC, She was promoted. I really missed her competence, and humor.
Whomever wrote her obit did an excellent job....it sounded just like her.
ALICIA. HERNANDEZ
June 27, 2016
TO THE FAMILY OF ALICIA FOR SHE AND I PLAYED. SOFTBALL TOGETHER AND BED TIME EVER MY CONDOLES. TO HER FAMILY MAY ROBERTO PULIDO BE PLAYING FOR YOU AS YOU ARE ENTERING. THE HEAVEN. WHERE MY MY HEAVENLY FATHER IN HEAVEN. IS.MAY HE GIVE THE PEACE. YOU. DESERVE. TO YOUR. FAMILY. BE STRONG FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. AT THIS TIME FROM ALICIA HERNANDEZ .UN DIA LA VEZ DIOS MI.AMEN AND AMEN. LAS VEGAS NEVADA.
Alfonso Cantu
June 25, 2016
God bless you Prima! Rest and rejoice in the Glory of the Lord. We will see each other again in Heaven.
Elaine Fergen
June 25, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Alicia at Social Security. She knew me as Sizemore.
Car Myers
June 24, 2016
My condolences to your family for the loss of your beloved Alicia. May the memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time.
You where there for me as a child.. and now I will be there and guide you through the skys
Elisa Villarreal (Coronado )
June 24, 2016
Ed Kahut
June 24, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
Thelma Sanchez Murphy
June 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I have so many fond memories of Alicia. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thelma Sanchez Murphy, Beaverton, OR
Martin y Lucy Ojeda & family
June 24, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We're so sorry for your loss.
Teresa Rangel Morales
June 24, 2016
My deepest condolences, to you and your family Anadelia, may she rest in peace wifth our heavenly Father
Lopez Family
June 24, 2016
Family n friends are gonna miss your warm heart & your love of life!
Hope the Tejano music in the heavens above is throwing you the best dancing party.
We luv you Tia
Elma Dominguez
June 24, 2016
Rest in peace cuz. I am thankful for the time we spent together. You are in our thoughts and prayers
.Love,
Yoli, Ellie, Becky and Elma
Your Valley Family
Misty Van Pelt
June 24, 2016
Our deepest sympathies, may Alicia rest in peace and love.
Misty and Ava
Jeanne Reich
June 24, 2016
I will always remember your sense of humor & smile. We had fun sitting thru weekly meetings together. You will be so missed by family & friends. I see you laughing now with our friend Sonny!!! I am glad you are longer in pain but you are gone way too soon.
Cecilia Wagner
June 24, 2016
Alicia'a sense of humor was legendary. I was blessed to know her since 1999. I worked with her since 2004 until her retirement. She will be sorely missed in our world. And I'm sure even more in her family. My heart misses her but I'm so glad she is with no more health concerns. Wait for the rest of us silly girl. Good morning!
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