Ismael James Rivas

Smiley is his nickname - he was married to Dawn Smit for 14 years. Smiley has two beautiful daughters Lorrisa and Ashley and 1 beautiful daughter-in-law Cheslee. He has two sons, Tylor and Dionisio. Smiley has two grandchildren that he loved more than anything; Persaiyysa and Malcom. Smiley has his mom Gloria and two sisters Candy and Vanessa.

Smiley was an amazing husband and dad- he was is loveable man!

Smiley has that great smile that never stops. He always knew the right thing to say to someone who was ever in a bad mood or were sad or stressed from the world! Smiley would say: may the lord be with you at your hard times and sad times but remember to thank god everyday for what you have in life! For waking up every morning starting a new day!

Smiley we love you, my husband, my best friend - you are an angel! May the lord be with you my love.

~ I Am Free ~

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

to follow the path God made for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

to love, to laugh, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

for I found peace at last, that day.

If my parting has left a void,

then fill it with remembering joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with hearts of sorrow.

My wish for you is the hope of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

good friends, good times,

a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed much too brief,

don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wants me now — He’s set me free.