Juan I. Rivera

Dateline: Alice, Texas Juan Ismael Rivera age 67 Died on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 in a Corpus Christi hospital following a short illness. He was a friendly, caring, loving man, with a big heart. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Juan never knew the meaning of saying no, he was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed music and singing to the Beatles. There were times he would sit and play his guitar and compose his own music. His smile and laughter could break a silent room. Juan’s outlook in life was always so positive. The family meant a lot to him. He loved to travel and explore new adventures. He was always hoping to find bigfoot one day. On a lazy day he would always be outside working on the yard or designing arts and crafts for the yard. Sometimes he would sit back in his favorite recliner and to watch western movies and watching youtube videos. Juan was always ready for pictures He was a very photogenic man and sometimes when you wanted to be serious, he would come up with something to make you laugh. Juan worked hard for his family. He was kindhearted, giving man to all no matter if you were a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The world will be different but we will always carry him in our hearts and where ever we go in life. Survivors: Wife: Hilda Salazar Rivera of Alice, Tx. 2 children: Lisa (Dan) Rivera of LaBelle, Florida. Pete (Tanya) Rivera of New Braunfels, Tx. 4 stepchildren: Lorena, Belinda, Richard, Michael. Grandchildren: Natalie Canales, Nathan Canales, Tommy Canales, Felipe Rivera, Pete Rivera. Great grandchildren: Dariel Santillan, Aubrielle Santillan, Noah Rivera, Layla Rivera 14 Step-grandchildren: Natalie, Lorenzo, Harley, Manuel, JD, Evelyn, Seth, Richard, Aria, RJ, Damian, Tiarra Miranda, Alexis Martinez, Joshua Longoria. 9 step great grandchildren. Brothers and Sisters: Manuel (Estella) Rivera of Alice, Tx., Daniel (Maria) Rivera of Ben Bolt, Tx., Miguel (Connie) Rivera of Lake Odessa, Mich., Ernesto (Linda) Rivera of Alice, Tx., Mary Ann (Al) Hearn of Plainwell, Mich., Virginia Rivera of Hasting, Mich., Eligio Rivera of Alice, Tx., and numerous aunts, uncles, and 21 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Juan and Refugia Rivera. Pall bearers: Pete Rivera, Nathan Canales, Tommy Canales, Richard Salazar, J.R. Balderas, and Ernie Rivera Jr. Visitation will begin on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 from 6PM until 9PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM in the Roberson Funeral Home Chapel in Alice, Tx. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at 11AM in the Roberson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Alfredo Benavides officiating. Burial will follow in the Roberson Collins Memorial Cemetery. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home of Alice, Texas.

Juan I. Rivera

November 5, 1953 - January 31, 2021