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Gabriel Rivera Obituary
RIVERA, GABRIEL
Loving husband of Delia; dear father of Gabriel Jr., Marc, Richard, and Michael; beloved son of Rafael and the late Concepcion; brother of Rafael Jr. (Debra) Rivera, Maria Rivera, Altagracia (Pedro) Nieves, Alejandro Rivera, Jose Luis (Rose) Rivera, Salvador (Theresa) Rivera, Maria deJesus Villareal, Daniel (Rose) Rivera, and Esperanza (Javier) Sauceda; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Gabriel was very active at St. Damien of Molokai Parish.
Funeral Mass Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11 a.m. with an In State of 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 46408 Woodward Ave., Pontiac.
The family will receive friends Monday 3 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Rivera
Antonio (Tony) Rodriguez
October 27, 2010
I remember when we lived on Jessie st and Fred and I we used to come and play with Gabe and Catchu. We'd run up and down the stairs and pick apples! Gabe always had that smile and was funny! RIP Gabriel, you'll never be forgotten!
Fred Rodriguez
October 27, 2010
To the Rivera Family. My deepest sympathy. Gabe and I went to MCconnel elementary school together and St. Fred's religious education. I will always remember him and still remember the phone number on Judson St. May God give you strength in your hour of need.Signed Fred Rodriguez and family.
Yolanda Islas
October 20, 2010
With deepest sympathy to the Rivera family, may God be with you all and support you in your days to come.
Dino Villarreal
October 19, 2010
Ketchu,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. My condolences and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Your Cousins,
Dino Villarreal and Son Jacob Luis Villarreal
October 19, 2010
Rivera family we send our deepest sympathy at this most sorrowful time may your memories and strength of family help you through this. I remember Gabe when we were all so young. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hortencia (Silva) Araiza and Family
Nena McFann
October 19, 2010
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael and Maria (Nena) McFann (Ashland, Va.)
Frances Salas
October 19, 2010
Our most sincere sympathies are with your family. Frances Salas Rosas and the Salas Family.
October 19, 2010
To the Rivera Family, I was very saddened to hear of the passing away of Gabriel. I have many fond memories of Gabe in his younger years. My thought & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time, esp; his wife & children. You all have my condolences & my deepest sympathy. Esther M. Rodriguez (St. Cloud, MN)
Julio ledezma
October 18, 2010
Our prayers are with your family in your time of grief
Julio Ledezma and Family
Robert Sanchez
October 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360
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