Louis Rivera
November 23, 2012
Louis Rivera, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Mexico on May 24, 1922, to Martiniano and Refugia Rivera. Louis was employed at AMF/Western International for 35 years. Hishobbies included gardening, family vacations, bowling, and pheasant hunting with his son and others.
Louis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lupe; children, Virginia (Steve) Morris of Alabama, Carmen Rivera, Josie (Bob) Miethke, Louie Rivera, and Theresa Wagner, all of Des Moines; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Joe; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jesse.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Donna Morano Frowick
11/29/2012
Thoughts of deep & sincere sympathy are with you all at this difficult time. I will never forget when you all moved into the neighborhood. Carmen & Josie were walking up the hill from school with me & Anna. There was your dad standing outside waiting with a glow in his eyes with the biggest smile when he saw his two girls. That picture has always been with me. I am sure he is looking down at each one of you with that big smile with comfort.
Patty Ortega
11/28/2012
Sorry to hear the news of Tio, Like I said Tio always had a smile for me. He love to laugh and made others happy. My thoughts are with you all, as we walk this journey together.
Patty and Bill Glenn
11/28/2012
Was so sorry to learn of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.