Philip Matthew Rivers, 82 of Hemet, California passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. He was born on Saturday, September 17, 1932 in Rangoon, Burma to the late Archibald Rivers - U Than Aung and Daw Rosie Ngwe Thin. Philip is survived by his wife, Kathleen Rivers, son, Philip Charles Rivers who was a Chief Fire Control Petty Officer in the US Navy, two Granddaughters, Angela I. Rivers and Vanessa K. Rivers, and three brothers, Michael Rivers aka Dr. Maung Htwe of the United States, Alfonso Rivers of Burma, and Charles Rivers of Burma. Philip was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Edward, and one sister, Patricia. Philip was an Airline Pilot Captain in the Union of Burma Airways for 27 years and received training in England, Holland and the USA. Philip was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.