Johnny P. Rivera
December 9, 1943 ~ January 13, 2019
Johnny P. Rivera went on to be with our Lord on January 13, 2019. He was born December 9,1943 to Francisco and Francisca Rivera in Fentress, Texas. Known by all as an avid gardener , outdoorsman and fisherman. On any given day, you could find him sitting in his backyard listening to his favorite music and sports. Johnny loved every sport. He was a Dallas Cowboys and Spurs fan. His favorite sport was baseball. He enjoyed playing pitcher at many tournaments with his brothers. Family was important to him as he would make a point to visit his family weekly.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Antonia Equia, Doroteo Rivera, Tomas Rivera, and Josie Garcia.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Iris & Christina Rivera; companion, Margarita Castillo; the mother of his children, Mary Alice Ayala; Grandfather of eight wondeful grandchildren; siblings, Esther De La Cruz, Catalina Mireles, Mary Rossiett, Lupe Aguirre, Pedro Rivera, Domingo Rivera, and Gloria De La Cruz and additional family.
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Dad I miss you so much. I will always cherish all the memories we had growing up from bbqs, taking us to the park and watching you play baseball. Thank you for being a great Dad and Grandfather!
Love your daughter Iris Rivera.
Dad I miss you so much. I will always cherish the memories growing up from bbqs, taking us to the park and watching you play baseball. Thank you for being a Great Dad and Grandfather! Love your daughter Iris Rivera.
Dad, it is hard to believe you are gone. I’m still waiting for your weekly phone call asking where I’m at, bringing me lunch at work so we can catch up. You were the best daddy in the world. You made our childhood so much fun. So many memories of swimming, flying kites, picnics with a box of chicken on the hood of your car and nights at Rosedale Park. I can still hear you singing Elvis & Mazz songs while grabbing my hand to dance. I will cherish all those memories. Thank you for all you taught me. You lived life to the fullest and were such a good person to all. Always in a good mood. You made me want to be a better person. I hope I made you proud. You were always there for me and Evan. He misses you so much. I’m glad you were able to show him how to shave his first mustache. :) He is so proud of you and the life you lived! We love you always. Love you daddy, Tina & Evan
Dad, it is hard to believe you are gone. I’m still waiting for your weekly phone call asking where I’m at, bringing me lunch at work so we can catch up. You were the best daddy in the world. You made our childhood so much fun. So many memories of swimming, flying kites, picnics with a box of chicken on the hood of your car and concerts at Rosedale Park. I can still hear you singing Elvis & Mazz songs while grabbing my hand to dance. I will cherish all those memories. Thank you for all you taught me. You lived life to the fullest and were such a good person to all. Always in a good mood. You made me want to be a better person. I hope I made you proud. You were always there for me and Evan. Thank you daddy. He misses you so much. I’m glad you were able to show him how to shave his first mustache. :) He is so proud of you and the life you lived! We love you always. Love you, Tina & Evan
Our Heart felt sympathy to all of Johnny’s family. His jolly personality will always be remembered. Mr.& Mrs. Joe D. Gonzales
so many memories that I will cherish forever, from childhood to adulthood. There was never a dull moment with you tio, always so happy and full of life. I will always appreciate how much you loved mom and made sure to always visit her. You will definitely be missed. Till we meet again, RIP
Today is a very emotional day for me and The Rivera family as we lost a very humble tremendous man I will miss Johnny with all my heart and will miss the holidays as he always spent every holiday and birthdays with us and he was very fond of his grandchildren as they were his world he always remembered there birthdays and holidays as he cherished them with gifts I will miss the moments that me and him would always talk about sports and he loved his Astros, spurs and cowboys we love you Johnny and you will never be forgotten may you RIP till we meet again. Love Always your Son in law Lonnie