Captain Rafael Rivera USMC

1982 - 2014

Captain Rafael Rivera USMC obituary, 1982-2014, Richlands, NC

BORN

1982

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Funeral Home

2685 Henderson Dr

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Rafael Rivera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 7, 2014.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville, NC.

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March 9, 2015

Betty Jane Rivera

You did it all dear brother, I will always be very proud of you RIP

February 1, 2015

Pepe Valls

Descansa en Paz Bro

September 30, 2014

Kathy Cepeda & Family

May you Rest in God's Loving Peace. God bless.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.

Amen.

Posted by Kathy Cepeda & Family

September 30, 2014

Jackie Cepeda

Forever in my heart!
I just found out today about your passing. I'm still numb from the news you were too young to be taken from this world. You'll always have a special place in my heart.

February 21, 2014

Brian and Tamika Fair

Rest in Peace Raf. You will be in our hearts forever!

Posted by Brian and Tamika Fair

February 12, 2014

Brandon Savona

Thanks for everything you did for me as a Marine and helping to get me on the Marine Security Guard Program! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

February 10, 2014

Paul Bertholf

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rivera family. Rafael will be missed here at the school he served so well and is remembered by all Marines who he led, taught and influenced. Semper Fidelis, Col Paul F. C. Bertholf

February 8, 2014

Jason Roberts

Raf, thank you very much for your friendship! You will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will see you in glory my friend.

February 8, 2014

Betty Rivera

RiP dear brother !! We'll miss you!

February 8, 2014

Betty Jane Rivera

We'll miss you dear brother !

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