BORN

1940

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home

13102 North Fwy

Houston, Texas

Eloy Rivera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2015.

Eloy Rivera passed from this earth into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Monday March 30th, 2015. He was 74 years old, born in San Antonio, TX and resided in Houston, TX at the time of his passing. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Claudine Rivera. He is preceded in death by his parents Martin & Maria Rivera. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Morales her husband George and Elma Moreno and her husband Jesse, his brother Martin Rivera & his wife Esther.
Also survived by stepsons Michael Byerley & Mark Byerley & wife Kelley and three stepgrandchildren.
His children, son Anthony Rivera & wife Linda; his daughters Michelle Rodriguez & husband Roy, Stephanie Martinez & husband Ted. Six grandchildren and one great grandson.
A multitude of loving nieces and nephews….
Eloy, during the course of his battle with cancer, handed out over 200 metal crosses to doctors, nurses, fellow patients at MD Anderson … really everyone he came in contact with. As part of Eloy's legacy, Cross Bearers Ryan and Taylor Byerley will be giving everyone at the service today one of these crosses.
Serving as Pallbearers are Ben Mendez, Buford Jurica, George Morales, Jesse Moreno, Mark Byerley and Martin Rivera.
Eloy lost his battle with multiple myeloma, but true to form, fought this cancer to the very end. He will be missed greatly by all his friends and neighbors. He will be especially missed by his church friends at Gethsemane Lutheran Church where he was a faithful member.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
https://myeloma.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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September 25, 2019

Claudine Rivera

I MISS YOU MORE EACH PASSING DAY. REST IN PEACE MY SWEETHEART, FOREVER MY LOVE. CLAUDINE

March 25, 2019

Friend

DICK URBAN

I think of Eloy now and then and remember him fondly. He was one of the most straight up decent guys I have ever known. He was a total family man and much to be admired for his love and concern for them. RIP, Eloy.

March 24, 2019

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Joan Lohse

It's been 4 years since you left us Eloy, but you are missed as much today as you were then. Enjoy your new home until we meet again someday. Your "ole" friend, Joan

May 20, 2015

IT'S BEEN ALMOST 60 DAYS SINCE YOU LEFT ME. I miss you so very much. I will always love you with all my heart! Rest in peace my darling.
Your Sweetheart & Wife Claudine

April 6, 2015

Keith Moerbe

My condolences to Claudine and family on the loss of Eloy. He was a good man, and will be missed.
May God be with all of you through this difficult time, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2015

Chris Moerbe

Claudine and Eloy have been good friends of our family for as long as I can remember. We were blessed to know Eloy and I looked forward to being in his presence. He will be missed.

April 3, 2015

Claudine and Family - Please accept our sincere sympathy. Eloy was a very special person. Even in high school, he was loved by his classmates. Even though I did not get to see him very often after high school, he continued to be in my thoughts. Our prayers will continue to be with all of you. He was definitely a warrior and fought his battle until the end. Love to all - Bill and Norma Goetz, Shiner, Tx.

April 3, 2015

Anita (Al's sister)

Over the past 40+ years I frequently heard my brother and sister-in-law speak of their dear friends Eloy and Claudine. On a couple of my visits to Houston I was fortunate to meet them and it was easy to see why my family cherished their friendship. Eloy will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to Claudine.

April 2, 2015

Eloy was such a wonderful person! My aunt claudine and Eloy were such a big help to me when visiting all in Houston. I feel lucky to have known Eloy as an Uncle and husband to my sweet aunt claudine.
REST IN PEACE
love patsy

April 2, 2015

Jamie and Kenny Merritt

Claudine,
Both you and Eloy have touched our lives with prayer and loving and kind words during our struggle with cancer. My mother-in-law passed on the beautiful hand made cross and would always tell us that y'all would ask how we were doing every time you spoke. Even though we live miles apart, we were deeply touched by Eloy's genuine compassion and thoughtfulness even though he was fighting his own battle. May God continue to bless you and walk hand in hand with you during this difficult time.

April 1, 2015

DICK URBAN

I just learned of Eloy's passing and was distressed to learn about it. I know he fought a hard battle these last years and I am glad that part is over. I worked with Eloy for several years and had great respect for him. We had many conversations and we had some laughs together where we worked. He was not a very good joke teller but he was one of the most sincere and honest men I have ever known or worked with.
I offer Claudia and all your family my sincere condolences. Dick Urban

April 1, 2015

To The Rivera Family: God bless Eloy and may he rest in peace. We had not seen each other in fifty five years.I never forgot you all. Rudy Galindo, Zapata, Tx.

April 1, 2015

Rene' Martinez

April 1, 2015

Rene' Martinez

May Eloy rest in pease, he is in a wonderful and beautiful place...May GOD bless the family...Love you all, your friend...

April 1, 2015

Delia,Jr,Jisel Lara

Claudine and family our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. It has been a blessing to have such great neighbors, who overtime became family. We will greatly miss Eloy, his laugh, jokes, and all the bench conversations shared with Jr.

April 1, 2015

Claudine;
We will remember all the good times we had together, and will miss Eloy being with us. All the laughs & shows with Daniel. Love you so much,
Bruce & Anita

April 1, 2015

Mark

Very sorry for your loss. Please allow the Almighty (psalm83:18) to bring the family comfort and peace.

April 1, 2015

Joan Lohse

My Dear Claudine, how my heart goes out to you. I loved Eloy as I know you did also. We laughed and had many good times together and they will be missed so much. My prayers are for you and your family, but be assured that Eloy is at peace and someday he and I will dance again on those beautiful clouds.

March 31, 2015

Eloy and Claudine were our great neighbors for years and friends for decades. We are blessed by their friendship and knowing their family and friends. Eloy and I spent some wonderful time together, sharing that saltwater experience (he always out-fished me) as well as quality time in our own front yards. He was a strong fighter and an inspiration in his battle with health problems. Had he been a boxer or MMA fighter, his heart and perseverance would have been of World Champion Class. Thank you, Eloy, and your family, for being part of our lives.
Al

March 31, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family and loved ones.
Your cousin, Lillie R. Critchell and family.

March 31, 2015

Our condolences to Claudine his wife, his sisters and brother and to his children on the loss of this great man and very dear cousin Eloy. He will be greatly missed by his Aunt Julia who looked forward to his phone calls on Sunday or any day of the week. Our prayers and blessings to all. May you rest now my dear cousin. Gloria Moreno-Rodriguez and Joel Edward Rodriguez (Sugar Land, TX/Missouri City, TX)

March 31, 2015

Dee Griffin

I fondly remember your smiles, your laughter, your kindness and your stories. You always made me laugh. Love, Dee.

March 31, 2015

Virginia Moreno

Our condolences to Claudine and family and Eloy's children on the loss of our dear cousin Eloy. He was a good man. We will miss him especially his Aunt Julia who he called to check on weekly. I will miss his stories which helped in searching for our family history. May God be with all of you through this difficult time and know that ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers.

We send Love --your cousin Virginia and Aunt Julia Moreno

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Apr

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home

13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060

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2

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church

4040 Watonga, Houston, TX

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13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060

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