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Virginia Rivas Obituary
Desert Hot Springs - Virginia Lee Florez Rivas of Desert Hot Springs, CA, Born on March 9, 1943 in Riverside CA, to the late Jennie Quesada Vargas passed away on February 25, 2018 in Desert Hot Springs CA. Virginia graduated from Coachella Valley High School. She was in the Education Industry as a Bilingual Aide at PSUSD. Virginia was married to the late Raymond Robert Rivas. She was preceded in death by her Daughter Rosalinda Rivas, Brothers Harold and Ronnie Vargas, and Grandmother Teresa Quesada Segundo. Virginia is survived by her Sons Raymond and Richard Rivas; Daughters Reina, Monica, and Roberta Rivas, Victoria Deason, and Pilar Morales; Brothers Joe Jr. and Richard Vargas; Sister Debbie Vargas Bottroff; And 78 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday March 26, 2018 from 9am to 10:30am at Forest Lawn in Cathedral City CA.
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Anna haddow
March 10, 2025
Ms. Rivas may you rest in heavenly peace.
Anna Haddow
Fuentez Family
March 27, 2018
Raymond, Richard, Roberta and Rivas family, Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Ms. Rivas. May God give you strength in your days ahead.
Minerva Mata (Marquez)
March 27, 2018
Vicky, Pilar and the Rivas Fam., I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Your Mom was such an inspiration growing up. I have nothing but precious memories of "Mrs. Rivas" as I knew her since I was in Elementary. She was always such a pleasant woman to see and talk to. These memories will always live on as I know they will with other students and friends she knew and was around. May precious Mrs. Rivas RIP....I will always hold on to the many nice memories of her. My prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Much Love to you all.
Carlisia Corral
March 25, 2018
Cousin Virginia we will miss you so much!! I always enjoyed your company and hearing your stories. I will also miss your delicious cooking. Boy, when you and Grandma Rachel would get together you guys were too much! Too funny. I will miss those times deeply. I know your family is hurting being without you because you were the glue that held everyone together. I know your in heaven now with your momma, Grandma Rachel, your daughter and Grandpa foxy. There will always be an empty presence at our family gatherings without you. We love you and hope the family heals. We'll see you guys one day. Your a beautiful woman who will always be missed and never ever forgotten. We love you.
Lucy Diaz
March 19, 2018
My condolence to all the family of Virginia who I knew since she lived in Radio City as a young girl. She was full of life and joyful to know.
Victoria Deason
March 19, 2018
Mom you are truly missed, my heart is heavy with the loss of you, but your legacy shall live on...You are now in your forever home..Please give my 2 babies tons of love, hugs and kisses from me..Tell all our loved one's how much we love and miss each of them...But most importantly RIP while you enjoy singing and dancing with the Angels in heaven...Oh how I long to see, touch and hear my 2 babies who you are with now... I am blessed to have been raised by a strong woman such as you...My grand children will forever be told the stories of your love for education and I will encourage them to reach for the stars....FOREVER AND ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS ❤❤❤!!!
Jack Duran an family
March 18, 2018
MY Condolences to the Vargas an Rivas Family. So sorry for the passing of Virginia. May The Lord give you comfort during these sad times.
March 17, 2018
RIP
reina rivas
March 17, 2018
You and Me, Mom when people see me its really you they really see. I am you and you are me. Most of what I know I learned from you. I am you and you are me. I THANK YOU MOM for making me. I am you and you are me. I LOVE you MOM for being you.
Hector
March 16, 2018
My condolences to the family Richard and Cindy rivas for the loss of your mother and mother-in-law may God be with you in this difficult time
Margaret Cherry
March 16, 2018
To my cousins Victoria,Richard , Raymond, Roberta,Reina,Monica ,Pilar
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all.
All my love to you all .
Your cousin
Margaret
Varissa Rivas
March 16, 2018
I love you Grandma and I miss you more than words can describe you are now home with the Lord and with Grandma Jenny and Pappa Tia Rachel. We miss you Grandma
Anna Haddow
March 16, 2018
Ms. Rivas .
May you be in Gods Loving arms . May he shower your family with comfort and love.
I remember you so very well coming to y our house I was friends with your daughters. May they all find comfort I this time of sorrow.
RIP Ms. Rivas
March 13, 2018
May the God of tender mercy shield the entire family with comfort and peace as you mourn the passing of your love one. My deepest condolences.
March 13, 2018
The loss of a loved one is difficult. May the memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 2nd Corinthians 1:3,4
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