1926
2017
Maria "Kika" Rivera, 90, of Johnstown, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1926 in Continental, Arizona to Pablo Nevel and Maria Fernandez Ramirez, upon the passing of her father, Maria was raised by her step-father Benito Ramirez.
Maria was raised in Mexico. On November 22, 1941, Maria married Ignacio "Nacho" Rivera in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1949 her family moved to Texas and then in 1955 they moved to Johnstown, CO. They were members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnstown for many years.
Maria enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, and celebrating her family's joyous moments. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a heart of gold. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed feeding her family, and anyone who came to visit.
Maria is survived by her daughters, Lupe (Manuel) Lozano, Soki (Ernesto) Vasquez, Gloria (Frank) Cantu, Olivia (Robert) Bais, Irma Crespin and Sally (Eligio) Grado; sons, Jesse (Cecelia) Rivera, Tony (Eramida) Rivera, John (Yolanda) Rivera and Adam Rivera; daughter-in-law, Mercy Rivera; sister, Manuela (Felipe) Perez, brothers, Ruben (Juana Maria) Ramirez and Raul Ramirez; 146 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ignacio Rivera, son, Leo Rivera, son-in-law, Samuel Crespin, grandson Chito Rivera, great-grandson Max Lozano, brothers, Reymundo Nevel, and Edwardo Ramirez and sister, Evangelina Holguin.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 with Recitation of the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1000 Country Acre Dr., Johnstown. Interment to follow at Johnstown Cemetery.
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May 23, 2017
Juani Lozano Casarez
Familia Rivera,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
You all have been like family to us Lozano's.
Luv always
May 21, 2017
angela maldonado
Prayers to the family.
May 20, 2017
Gloria Ortiz
Olivia - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.... Gloria Ortiz Austin Tx
May 20, 2017
Jennifer Geyer
We are heartbroken for your family's loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this hard time.
Geyer Family
May 19, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Irma and her family during this difficult time.
Mark Beeson
General Manager JCPenney
Greeley, CO
May 19, 2017
Wanda Troncoso
Maria was so kind and caring. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
May 17, 2017
Lisa Oliver
My condolences to you at this difficult time. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Matriarch. Our prayers are with you all.
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