Nicholas is survived by his wife, Susan Rivera; his daughter Alex Rivera (Dylan Fylstra); his daughter Melinda Ward (Jason); his daughter Angela Zielinski (Matthew); and his guardian son Jesse Garcia (Mariah); his granddaughter Isabel Zielinski, his granddaughter Makenzie Ward, his grandson Nathan Zielinski, his granddaughter Taylor Ward, his granddaughter Sylvia Fylstra, his granddaughter Nicki Fylstra and his granddaughter Mavis Garcia.
A Graveside service for Nicholas will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 South College Drive, Santa Maria, California 93455.
A Celebration of Life will occur Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at The Manor Estate, 34614 Avenue 9, Madera, California 93636.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Rivera family.