Joe Rivera

In Loving Memory of Joe Rivera October 25, 1945 to April 12, 2017  Joe Rivera (71), of Denver, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at Denver Hospice Center, surrounded by his family.     He was born on October 25, 1945 in Pueblo, Colorado where he attended Central High School. He served in the US Army as a medic in Vietnam from November 1965 to November 1967. He worked for many years as a paralegal at Pueblo County Legal Services before moving with his family to Denver in 1984. Joe retired from RTD in 2010, after over 20 years as a bus operator.           Joe had a short few months to enjoy retirement with his wife, Tina Rivera, until her death in February 2011. For his remaining six years, he lived his life to the fullest; spending time with his family, attending grandchildren’s sporting events and programs, traveling ( which he loved ), and trying new foods ( which he didn't always love ). Joe also enjoyed visiting Blackhawk and spending time with his

*Please note locations as the viewing and memorial services will be at two different locations here in Denver. Monday, April 17th Viewing & Visitation, 6:00pm-8:00pm Romero Funeral Home Lakewood 1805 S Sheridan Blvd Lakewood, CO 80232 Tuesday, April 18th Memorial Service, 5:00pm (no viewing) Horan & McConaty Funeral Home 7577 W 80th Ave Arvada, CO 80003 Dinner reception, immediately following Mario & Karen Rivera's Home Wednesday, April 19th Viewing & Visitation, 9:00am-10:00am Memorial Service, 10:00am Romero Funeral Home 110 Cleveland St Pueblo, CO 81004 Interment, following Memorial Service Roselawn Cemetary 1706 Roselawn Rd Pueblo, CO 81006 Luncheon Reception, following Interment Please click here to sign up if you are able to bring a covered dish to share Pueblo City Park Rotary 43 Pavilion ( click to see map ) 800 Goodnight Ave Pueblo, CO 81005 Family Contact Information: 303-332-3734 (Tommy) Click here to see Obituary

Like my mom, I think my dad stayed around to give us a chance to hug him and kiss him goodbye. He was 71 years old (10/25/1945) and he died peacefully, in his sleep, surrounded by his children on Wednesday, April 12th at 2:35pm, at the Denver Hospice Center at Lowry. Dad celebrating his 70th Birthday! Although he never was a drinker, my dad was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver about three years ago. Towards the end of last year, he started to feel some of the symptoms associated with the late stage of the disease. On January 5th, we took him to the ER with low blood pressure, sugar counts, and dehydration - finding that his kidney function was about 20%. After a five day hospital stay, including treatment with lots of fluids, removing him from diabetic and high blood pressure medication, and a blood transfusion, my dad was released from the hospital and sent to a rehabilitation center to work on regaining his physical strength. When he came home, he was able to ca