Anthony "Lee" Rivera

Lee, was born in Trinidad Colorado on August, 6 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Emily Rivera, brothers Benjamin Rivera Jr., Richard Rivera, and Max Woolman, sisters Corrine Romero, Betty Rivera and Bertha Rivera.

He is survived by his wife Darlene ( Lacrue) Rivera, beloved children Lisa Rivera, Anthony Lee & Cindy Rivera Jr., Leo and Tanisha Alirez, Hector and Shelly Sanchez and Derek and Heather Jones. Siblings: Raymond Rivera, Francis Rivera, James and Erma Rivera, Floyd and Jane Martinez Martinez, and Gerry Woolman. Grandchildren Amelia, Abigayle , Dylan, Madison, Hunter, Jaslyn, Janaya, Isaac, Aspen, Ashley, Mario, Denae, Aaron, Kendra and Morgan. Great grandchildren: Kaine, Mason and Dalton. His loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At age of 17 he joined the United States Navy. With great pride, he served in the Vietnam war on the USS Taylor DD468. He served three honorable years as an engineer. After completing his commitment he came back home to his family in Aurora CO.

He had a great love for the outdoors. He spent many days hunting and fishing and always loved sharing stories of those adventures. The thing he loved more than being outdoors was sharing those special times with friends and family alike. Lee found great pleasure in teaching and mentoring his passions of the outdoors to his son, daughter, grandchildren and other family and friends.

His other passions were centered around family and friends. He loved to spend time with his family. He loved being involved with his large and loving family. Many a day was spent "up the hill" with his siblings. When his children were young, he coached youth baseball and football. Lee had an incredible gift of gab. He only knew strangers for a few moments before they became friends. He cared for many people and showed compassion as a loving family man. He touched many lives with acts of kindness and compassion. Forever many lives have been changed for the better, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

"The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy."