Roberto proudly served in the United States Air Force and worked for the United States Government for 34 years. Roberto was married to his beloved wife, Olga Padilla Rivas for 52 years, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Mary Elizabeth Aguilera; Roberta Jean Rivas; Nancy Rivas; and Roberto Jose Rivas and his wife, Monica; grandchildren Daniel Holguin, Jaclyn Lea Rivas, Nicole Demi Garibay, Zachary Matthew Garibay, Danielle Michelle Rascon and great grandchild, Daniel Holguin III.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N Mesa Street. Roberto will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Blvd. at 11:00 am with military honors.