Edward Rivera
November 25, 2011
Edward Augustine "Lalo" Rivera passed away Friday November 25, 2011 at the John Stoddard Cancer Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family including the love of his life for 59 years.
Ed was born to Sebastian and Andrea Rivera in Des Moines Iowa on August 28th, 1932. A life long Southside resident, Ed spent his life as a father of nine children, a Korean War Veteran, and retired from Armstrong Tire Company after 35 years of service. Ed enjoyed gardening, traveling, walking to B&B grocery, and the Hawkeyes. Those left to honor and cherish his memory include his wife Phyllis, his children Rick (Becky) Rivera, Leisa (Ron) Curtis, Audrey Garrison, Kimberley (Chad) Cole, Andrea (Roger) Murray, Eddie Rivera, Carla (Phil) Pickering, and Donna (Tim) Sindlinger; 24 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; five sisters and three brothers. He is preceded in death by a son, a grandson, three sisters and one brother.
Visitations will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday November 30, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery with Military Honors.
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Andrea Rivera his daughter
12/24/2012
well dad it is another christmas without you-i know you want us to be strong-but it will never be the same without you. mom is doing ok-leisa is a blessing she has been taking care of her well.I know you would be proud of her. Dad I wish you were here to sing the dean martain christmas songs this year like years in the past. I hope someday i will see you again and you will make me giggle likeyou use to. You and only a few people can do that.lol. I will always be heart broken without you.My hope is that when I die I will see
your smiling eyes and we can hold each other-i miss you so much papa.
andrea
11/21/2012
Dad Thanksgiving is tomorrow-not the same without you-i miss you bringing the turkey and dripping it all over my carpet-I love you Dad holidays will never be the same without you-my heart will be forever broken without you...
Andrea Rivera his daughter
10/04/2012
To my papa I miss you so much. I still can not believe you are gone. I feel like you are just down the street on SE 6th street. It has almost been a year since your passing but it feels like yesterday. I miss your smile and you humor and the way you were always here for all of us no matter what. Your with God now and your pain is gone. Everytime i look at the sky I think of you. I will always love you Dad..
Judy Rivera
11/30/2011
To My Dear Friend Andrea & Your Family:
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. I know he'll be missed by all his family & friends. We will continue to pray he will have eternal life, happiness, and health with God. Please know that although we couldn't be there for the service, we were definitely there w/you and your family in spirit. God Bless you and keep you close during this time of grief. Love you, Andrea:)
Judy & Tim Rivera
Mary Taylor
11/29/2011
Andrea and Family,
I am sorry for your loss of your dad. I never had the pleasure of knowing him, but you always spoke highly of your father and that says so much. Hold tight together!
Mary Taylor
Jeff Werner
11/29/2011
To Carla & Phil,
I am saddened to learn of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wes & Carolyn Stevens
11/29/2011
Carolyn and I extend our condolences to you and your family. The passing of your dad, grandfather and great grandfathers are a challenging time with mixed emotions and thoughts. It is reassuring to know that in death there is less pain and the support of those who passed before. Additionally, in their passing and in our grief they give us the gift of realizing that our own lives are brief and that the moments we have are ours to create. With our sincerest sympathies at this time.
Kathy Ghahremanzadeh
11/28/2011
Dearest Family of Edward Rivera,
I join with so many others who knew Ed in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is of little consolation at this heartbreaking time, if the gauge of a life well-lived is measured by the lives Ed touched, how much he will be missed and the outpouring of sympathy that exists as a result..his life was well-lived. The love for his family, humor, kindness and genuine care for others is his legacy. It was a privilege to know him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Karlee and Zachary Ghahremanzadeh
Janice Rodriguez
11/28/2011
Dear Phyllis and Family I am SO SORRY to hear about the passing of Lalo. I know when I was loosing Paul he told me if I ever needed help with anything after he was gone to get ahold of Lalo, John Garcia or Sammy Chia that any one of them would help me with whatever it was. Now the only one left is Sammy. Paul, Lalo,Sammy and John were good friends all of their lives. Paul always talked so highly of Lalo. Don't seem posssible but Paul will be gone 12 yrs in January.My prayers are with each and everyone of you. Lalo will be greatly missed.
Gilbert Sanchez
11/28/2011
Dear Family,
Our deepest sympathies are with the Family at this time of grieving. We are praying that God may give peace and strength during this difficult time.
Love,
Gilbert, Denise & Gabriela Sanchez
Robbie and Family
11/28/2011
To my best friend Carla and the Rivera family,
I am soo very sorry for the loss of your father.
I remember the first time I met him he would always tease me and I could never understand a word he said cause he would mumble to me and laugh..LOL..but over time I got to know him, he was a very nice person to me and he was a wonderful father to all of you, he was a very kind and gentle man and you are all so blessed to have had such a wonderful father. He was a very lucky man to have had such wonderful children and you are all so blessed as a family to have each other.
I love you all and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and to Phyllis.
If you need anything please just ask, we are all here for you...always!
We will all be together in Heaven again one day and it will be wonderful!
love,
Robbie and Marlyn Rich and family.
Gregg
11/27/2011
I will miss you grandpa....see you in heaven
Julie Ryan
11/27/2011
Dear Aunt Phyllis & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all, I have alot of fond memories of Uncle Lalo. The trips to Iowa in the summer!!:):) My Love Too All, Julie & Family
Erich King and Family
11/27/2011
Aunt Phyllis and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Lalo. He was a good man and will be missed. Please share our sympathy with your family.
Erich, Nancy, Ashley, Marshall King
Antioch IL
Lucretia Madison
11/27/2011
Dear Family,
I just want to tell you how very sorry I am. You all were such a huge part of my life growing up, your home always felt like my home. I still remember when your dad would go to the grocery store and getting oranges. How I loved them --- back then! Wouldn't eat one now if I had too.. Your dad always made me laugh.. Sometimes I think he talked super fast so I wwould always have to ask Kim, what did your dad say! I know Kim he gave you your love of sports. I remember you watching football with him. I always missed that and thought how lucky you all were.
As I got older I would see your dad in the store and he would always ask how I was doin..Anyway. I know you have many cherished memories of him, I have some too..Again, I am very sorry, I know your dad will be missed.
Take care and God Bless.
Love Lucretia