Robert "Bob" Rivera

Robert (Bob) Rivera, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home on June 4, 2017. Bob was born May 29, 1928 on the Westside of Kansas City, MO, the son of Ignacio and Maria Rivera. He served in the Army during the Korean War, building bridges as a Combat Engineer. When he returned, he met Consuelo Pedroza; they were married in 1956. He retired from Milgram’s Retail Grocers after 34 years of work. Bob was a supportive husband and father and a loyal friend. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Consuelo; his two brothers, Martin and Emilio Rivera; and his sisters, Carmen Almada and Dolores Gomez. He is survived by all four of his children, Consuelo (Rene) Chaurand, Robert (Christina) Rivera, Rosa (Chema) Vega, and Antonio (Melissa) Rivera. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Memorial Services will be at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 West Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111. Visitation for friends and family will be Thursday, June 15th from 5-6:30pm. Memorial Service from 6:30-7pm. A blessing will be said on Friday, June 16th at 10am with burial to follow in Mt St. Mary’s Cemetery at 2201 Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, MO. Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com. Arrangements: McGilley Midtown 816-753-6200.