Josephina Q. Rivera, 78, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera and grandson, Matthew Rivera. She is survived by her children, Eddie Rivera (Tracey), Teresita Hamman, Lucy Lopez (Robert), Betty Bustamante (Thomas), Irene De La Cruz (Mike), Herman Rivera (Chris), Leroy Rivera and Manuel Rivera. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, brothers and sisters, Gilbert Quinto, Addie Archuleta, Prescilla Hurtado, Phillip Quinto, Cordy Nilmier, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on May 25, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on May 26, 2009 at San Francisco de Asis Church with interment following at the San Francisco Cemetery.