Manuel M. Rivera

 Manuel Martin Rivera passed away on June 24 2024 after a lengthy illness. Manuel was born on November 16, 1964 to Orlando and Josephine Rivera.

He is preceded in death by his sister Esther Rivera; niece Marissa Valdez; grandparents Pablo & Josefina Rivera and Clemente & Encarnacion (Chona) Martinez. 

Manuel leaves behind his siblings Joseph Rivera, Arthur Rivera (Bridgette), Yolanda Valerio (Manuel), Benjamin Rivera (Laurie) and Steve Rivera (Vangie), Ray Rivera whom he considered as his brothers; aunts and uncles Roberto & Carmen Garcia, Connie Rivera and Julia Williams; he was blessed with 4 nieces, 2 nephews and 10 great-nieces and nephews; 2 goddaughters Christina Rivera and Mikayla Graves. 

Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6pm, Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10am, both held at San Francisco de Asís Catholic church, burial will follow at 1:30pm at the Angel Fire Veterans’ Cemetery. 

The family of Manuel Martin Rivera has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com