Jose Sanchez Rivera

Jose S. Rivera, age 73, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jose Rivera was born on August 15, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Inocencio Rivera and Refugia Rivera.

Jose attended Zavala Elementary and Ella Barnes Junior High School. He spent most of his career as a self-employed paint and body shop worker.

Jose enjoyed bowling, fishing, bingo, watching the Dallas Cowboys and hanging out with his best friend.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents Inocencio and Refugia Rivera, and brothers, Guadalupe Rivera, Juan Rivera, Robert Rivera, and Cleofas Rivera.

Jose is survived by his children, Mark (Barbara) Rivera, Cynthia (Paul) Ramon, Jose (Janet) Rivera, Melanie (Albert) Gomez and Higinia (David) V. Lerma; sisters, Ninfa (Martin) Clark, Carmen (Ramon) Prieto, Sandy (Peter Shawn) Rivera Thomason and Yolanda Herrera; brothers, Gilbert Rivera, Inocencio Rivera, Jr., Paul Rivera and Leonard (Jennifer) Rivera; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents Inocencio and Refugia Rivera, and brothers, Guadalupe Rivera, Juan Rivera, Robert Rivera, and Cleofas Rivera.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at The Experience Church, 9777 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. His cremains will be presented and his life will be celebrated. Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Duncan Cemetery 2496 Debra Lane, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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