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Jessie Valentin Rivera Sr.

Jessie Valentin Rivera Sr. obituary

Jessie Rivera Obituary

Jessie Valentin Rivera, Sr. passed away on November 2, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. He was born in Alvin, Texas in 1929. Jessie served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950, and retired from Fort Carson hospital after 38 years as a civil service supervisor. A longtime resident of Colorado Springs,

Jessie is survived by his former wife Josie Rivera; sons Jessie Jr., Anthony and Joseph (Crystal) Rivera; son-in-law Tom Vendela; grandchildren Gary, Tina and Lisa Vendela, and Lucinda, Vivian and Louisa Rivera; great-grandchildren Jennifer, Jeffrey and James Vendela, and Malia Ezinkwo; and great-great granddaughter Lindsay Schuyler. Jessie is preceded in death by his daughter Angela Vendela.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 10 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Denver, 3290 W. Milan Ave. Rosary and viewing will be at 10:30 AM with mass to follow at 11:30 AM. Military honors will be performed at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area C, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave. in Denver, at 1:15 PM.

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

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Jeff Whiteman

November 14, 2016

My condolences. I remember Uncle Jessie and wish I had been able to spend more time with him. Prayers and rest in peace uncle.

November 12, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11

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