Maria Rivera Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2022, at the age of 82, Maria Rivera in Grand Junction, Colorado, born in El Rito, New Mexico passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jose Benito Alire and Lola Archuleta; and her siblings, Juanito Alire, Ross Alire, Steve Alire, Tillie Collada and Ida Sanchez.
She is survived by: her children, Nancy Velasco, Stanley "Little Bear" Martinez, Henry Martinez (Joslyn), Wanda McNeal, William McNeal, Diana Aytes (Jason), Mercedes Cabeza and Blanche McDonald (David); and her siblings, Raymond Alire (Edwina), Randy Alire (Sally), Carolyn Trevino (Jose) and Mollie Otero (Robert).
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary's Foster Grandparent Program, in care of Susan Nikels, P.O. Box 1628, Grand Junction, CO 81502-1628.
