Melquiades is survived by his son Anthony Rivera of Spring Valley, California; and his daughter Melissa Cain of Vista, California; his brother Felipe Rivera of El Centro, California and his sister Velia Woodring of San Diego, California.
Melquiades was preceded in death by his spouse Joan Rivera; his daughter Maria Campbell (Tom Campbell); his brother Alex Rivera; his brother Hector Rivera and his sisters Carmen Burgos, Maria Flores and Velia Woodring.
Mel is also survived by 4 grandchildren.
A memorial service for Melquiades will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service, 684 South Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020, followed by a reception from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.