Rafael Rivera is survived by his sons Eduardo and Daniel Rivera along with his daughter-in-laws Ana and Melissa Rivera. His grandchildren Olanda Marie, Adrian, Luis Alaxander, Arlett, Eduardo Jr. Rivera, & girlfriend Margarita. Rafael was preceded by his wife Olanda Rivera, his parents Celerino Rivera Macias and Rosa Sandoval Zaragoza. Rafael was a man of few words, so when he did have something to say it might as well have been set in stone. He was dedicated to his work, the only thing that mattered more was the love he had for his family. His grandchildren were a source of joy for him. The on going dispute over how they were to refer to him as either Abuelo or Grandpa showed the apple didn't fall far from the tree as far as opinions. Rafael was loved, is loved and will always be loved by those who knew him. Rafael was born October 02,1951 in Mexico, and passed August 29, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona.
