He was married to Celia C. Rivera. They married October 18, 1952. Rafael Rivera work in upholstery for Red-E-Camp of Loma Linda California. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church (St. Anne's). He had a passion for gardening and traveling.
Rafael is survived by his son Thomas Rivera; and his daughter Dolores Gonzalez.
Rafael Valles Rivera also leaves his grandchildren; Andrea Gonzalez, Dominic Gonzalez, Benito E. Gonzalez, Max Gonzalez, Michael Gonzalez and John Gonzalez. His siblings; Consuelo Villa Senor, Carmen Camarena and Felix Rivera.
A visitation for Rafael will be held Monday, November 22, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A mass will occur Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, 3510 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A committal service will occur Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, 3510 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.montecitomemorialparkandmortuary.com for the Rivera family.
