William was a graduate of Indio High School, Class of 1968. He was employed as a grounds keeper at Shadow Hills Golf Club. He was a drummer in a band called "The Maze". Music was one of his loves. He also
followed the Beatles and loved their music.
He is survived by his daughters, Monica Ramirez of Las Vegas, NV and Corrina Aguilar of Indio, CA; stepson Ray Vega of Cathedral City, CA; sisters, Nancy Aguilar, Rebecca Zamudio, Teresa Rivera and Naomi Diaz, all of Indio; brother Ismael Rivera Jr. of Indio, CA; parents, Ismael and Delfina Rivera; and 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Rafael Aguilar and sister Norma Arballo.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007 with a rosary at 5:00 p.m.
at FitzHenry Funeral Home in Indio.
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Stella Watkins
January 23, 2007
My heart is sadden at the news of Willo's death. He was my cuz, and my playmate when we were little kids. My brother Robert and I would spend alot of time with Willo and Nancy, playing and playing.
Willo loved the Beatles. He would tell us to call him "Paul."
You will be missed my dear cuz.
Condolences to my tia Fina and Ismael, and all his sisters and brother, and children.
Stella Jimenez Watkins
George Salas
January 23, 2007
I am an 0ld friend of Willie's. I first met him back in Jr. high school at Thomas Jefferson. Wilo and I used to hang out quite a bit during that time and remained friends all the way through high school. After graduation we lost touch but I would see him every now and then and he always seemed like the guy I had known before. He was a down to earth regular guy with a great sense of humor and a ready smile for anyone. I did know he played drums, but I had no idea he was in a band. (I play guitar) Today he is in the company of two of his heros, John and George. Maybe they are Jamming together with Willie banging out some of his favorite Beatle's tunes on a heavenly "kit". Willie will be missed by everyone who knew him. I was looking forward to seeing him at the up-comming reunion. My condolences to his family. It is hard to imagine a world without someone like Wilo in it.
Daniel Jimenez
January 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go to my tia Delphie and tio Ismael Rivera and fam.
Primo, you will be greatly missed. You leave us with fond memories of your laughter and of your outgoing personality. May you rest in peace.
Rita Bova Castro
January 18, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family. Nancy and Becky I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I remember Willie in High School.
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