Mary Cleo Rivera Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Cleo Rivera of Las Vegas, New Mexico, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 1, 2024 at the age of 81. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Cleo Rivera to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert Rivera and Amalia Cruz Rivera; her grandparents, Cleofas Cruz, Teresina Cruz, Nicanor Cruz and Moses Rivera; her aunts, Catalina Coca, Fedelina Flores, Alice Rudolph and Ermelinda Rivera; and her cousins, Eluid, Lupe Santistevan and Della Frances Maestas.
She is survived by: her daughter Gloria of Las Vegas, NM; her granddaughter Molly Sena; her friends, John, Terri Rudolph, Grace, Tony Duran, Frances Santistevan of Albuquerque, Cathy Coca, Joe and Connie Coca of Las Vegas; her close friends, Grace Gonzales, Jane, Sally, Patsy, Mary Ann, Mary Brito, Maryann Dunes, Salvador Higgins and Joe Mondragon; her sister Louisa (Michael Maestas) of Mora, NM; and also, Diane Illbra of Roswell, NM, Amanda Padilla and Nefe.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the St. Frances Chapel at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations (2315 Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, NM 87701). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Heart of David Church. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1 Gallegos Rd, Las Vegas, NM 87701).
