Maxie J. Age - 47 - La Canova Rivera

Maxie J. Rivera, 47, a lifelong resident of La Canova passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Lucille Rivera; grandparents: Antonio and Eliza Rivera, and Dolores Martinez and Manuel Medina. Mr. Rivera is survived by his brother, Eddie Rivera and companion Nancy Trujillo; sisters: Frances (Kika) and husband Louis Sanchez, Penny Romero, Grace and husband Hoyt Hutchinson; special niece and goddaughter, Ashley and husband Lincoln Urioste, whom he loved as a daughter; nephews: Andrew, Adrien, Joshua and Aaron; nieces: Sara, Doreen and Megan; great-nephews and nieces: Jocelynn, Jeremy, and Jedidiah; aunts/uncles: Meliton and Lupe Medina, Frutoso Medina, Sylvia Salazar, Boonie and Eloy Miera; very special friend, Martha Ludwick; as well as many cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde with burial to follow at La Villita Cemetery. Serving the family as honorary pallbearers will be: Joe and Pablo Medina, Benny Martinez, Harold Salazar, Jimmy Romero, Annette and Johnny Sanchez. The family of Maxie J. Rivera has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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