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Isaac Delphin (Ike) Rivera passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2019
He was Born on August 1, 1929, in Monero, New Mexico to Juan Teodoro Rivera and Margarita Carrillo.
He stood in Moreno until he was 12 and then moved to Arboles with his family. He enjoyed playing baseball throughout his younger age and had the chance to play professional ball, but chose to stay in SW Colorado and Marry the Love of his life Dora Ulibarri in 1951. He loved: fishing, hunting, dancing, & the casino. He had a joke for everything and everyone. There was never a dull moment in time with Ike around.
He worked at Ponderosa Sawmill for 9 years, and many other sawmills throughout the area. He worked as a rancher all around the area. He was also a truck driver for many years. He and his family settled in Durango in 1959 and have been here since.
Ike married Dora on January 20, 1951. They had five children, fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, & one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father. His sister Sandra Martinez. Brothers: Raymond Rivera, and Ted Rivera. Several Uncles & Aunts.
Survived by his wife Dora Rivera of 68 years. His sister Pilar Martinez, Dolores Gurule, Fabiola Rivas & Juanita Baldwin.
Sons: Jimmy (Phyllis), Timmy (Debbie), Ronnie (Paulette). Daughters: Betty (Wendell) Michelle (Alberto) and their families.
A rosary will be held Friday, March 29th, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A mass will be held on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart. Burial services will follow immediately after mass at Greenmont Cemetery.
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My deepest condolences to Dora Rivera your in my prayers and your family. Betty my best friend I love you and I am so sorry I wish I could of been there for you. Ike will be missed he was such an awesome man.
Love Brenda Alcon
April 5, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Rivera family for your loss.
Kathy Turner
April 2, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time
April 2, 2019
My deepest Condolences to the Rivera Family during these hard times.... Ike was a Great Guy and the Neighborhood wont be the same without him. He will be missed..... Thinking of you guys during these difficult times....
John Squire
March 31, 2019
To the family members of Dear Ike and his loving wife, Dora:
Growing up and graduating as a classmate with Ronnie, his parents were always a positive interaction with us kids.
He possessed inner strength and compassion for we kids and his Fatherhood was a great sense of moral integrity for the community to witness.
Deepest condolences Dora and Ronnie and family members! He may be absent from your presence, but he will never be forgotten!
Spiritual Masses have been arranged for your Daddy on my behalf. I am here to help in any need.
With unbounded prayers AND support.
Dr. Don Contreras, DCN., MD.
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
U.S.A.
Dr./Don Contreras, DCN.,MD.
March 31, 2019
Are deepest condolences to the Rivera family
Ted n Vickie Atencio
March 31, 2019
Sending my Deepest Sympathy to Dora and family,May the Dear Lord hold you close during this difficult time.Ike was such a character, always smiling,such a good man.Rest In Peace Cowboy❤You will never be forgotten❤Love always Gilbert
Lana Archuleta
March 30, 2019
To the family; We are truly deeply sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort your family and help you through this sad time. Josie (pita) maez and family
March 29, 2019
R.I.P Tio Ike. Teddy's daughter is sending my love and prayers to Tia Dora and my cousins.
Denise Rivera
March 29, 2019
My Primo will always carry a special place in my heart, just like he did with my Daddy. Now the two are up in Heaven fishing and telling each other "fish tales". He will be missed by many because he was loved by many and he and Dora spread their love throughout. Thank you!
RIP Primo Ike!
Love,
Josie
JOSEPHINE RIBERA
March 28, 2019
RIP Tio.
Anastasia Arellano
March 28, 2019
My condolence to the Rivera family.prayers n thought with u guys at the hardest time that u have to go thur.with love Linda
March 28, 2019
My condolence to the Rivera family I remember growing up I always joke around always had something silly to say he was such a good person I've always looked up to him and Dora I used to love to watch them dance he will be greatly missed buy lots of people My condolence did his wife Dora and his children my prayers are with you guys
Carmen Luna ( MANZANARES)
March 28, 2019
Emily Gomez
March 28, 2019
"Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him."
Phil y Jo Ann Alcon
Cortez, Colorado
Phil Alcon
March 28, 2019
Our condolence to the Rivera family . have known them for a long time, sorry Jimmy for your dad's death. we were classmate and graduated from DHS in 1970. from Nellie Romero Reyes
Nellie Romero Reyes
March 27, 2019
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