Jose B. Rivera

RIVERA, Jose B., age 83, of Corrales, NM awoke in the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Jose was born to Jose and Sinforosa (Martinez) Rivera in Canjilon, NM on September 18, 1926. Jose was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who served his country proudly in World War II in the US Army. He was an active member of VFW Post #5432 in Corrales. Jose enjoyed any outdoor sports and taking care of his garden. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings; Juan Rivera, Isidoro Rivera, Bertha Rivera, and Leo Rivera. He is survived by his children; Diane C. Fuhrman, Patricia (Patsy) Kramer and husband Cliff, Christina Evans and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, siblings; Gavina Madrid, Perfecto Rivera and wife Mabel, Reyes Manzanares and husband Solomon, Sergio Rivera and wife Dorothy, Sinfer Gomez and husband Ramon. Pallbearers will be Ernie Gallegos, Jr., Eric Gallegos, Nick Montano, Daniel Montano, Zach Paiz and David Rivera. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Gallegos, Sr., and Ramon Gomez. Jose's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-5222