Mr. Rivera was born February 1, 1946 to Enrique and Efren Rivera in Sonora, Mexico.
He is survived by wife, Alma Rivera; three sons, Eric Rivera, Gabriel Rivera, and Henry Rivera; one daughter, Alma Consuelo Rivera; two grandchildren, Sophia Rivera and Enrique Rivera; sisters, Irma Figueroa, Hilda Rivera, and Elvia Rivera; and two brothers, Said Rivera and Edgardo Rivera.
He is preceded in death by his son Hector “Billy” Rivera.
Mass service will be at 10 am, Friday, June 19, 2015 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338.