Sergio Q. Rivera

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sergio Rivera, aged 56, of San Jose, California. Sergio left this earth on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend.

In addition to having a vibrant spirit, Sergio was truly, truly good. He was the life of every party, and loved nothing more than grilling for friends and family at his home that he shared with Precy, his beloved wife. He also loved rock and roll – like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Def Leppard, and Jimi Hendrix - Bay Area sports, camping and fishing in the northern Sierras, and all rivers and lakes.

Sergio was the most selfless person when it came to his family and friends. He was our rock, our gathering place, the calm in every storm, and the brightest light in any room. He left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Sergio is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 23 years, Priscilla Deocampo; his parents for which he was a devoted son - Luis Rivera and Guillermina Rivera; his six sisters who will always remember him as ‘the best brother / brother in-law ever’ - Leonor Rigel (married to Mark Rigel), Veronica Baker, Raquel Balestrieri (married to Joe Balestrieri), Luvia Hsu, Norma Rivera, and Liset Rivera (married to Neil Eckardt); his niece and nephews – Marisa Rigel, Matthew Rigel, James Balestrieri, Luca Eckardt, and Ian Hsu - who can all attest to Sergio as having been ‘the best uncle ever’; his grandchildren - Daysia Torres, Charlize Torres, and DJ Torres; and Dave and his wife, Rosalyn Torres, with Dave having seen Sergio as his second dad. And of course, a huge group of Sergio’s adoring cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Please join Sergio’s family to honor and celebrate the beautiful life he had.

A viewing for Sergio will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA. A prayer service will start at 6 p.m. A funeral service and burial will occur on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park located at 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA (Section - Guadalupe statue): Click here for map

A Celebration of Life for Sergio will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Almaden Golf and Country Club located at 6663 Hampton Drive in San Jose, CA. The Bocce and Pickle Ball Courts have been reserved for the celebration. Once you park at the main parking lot, follow the outside path on the right side of the main building (when facing the building) and you will see the entrance to the Bocce and Pickle Ball Courts. Food and refreshments will be served. (non-hosted bar will be available, credit cards only)