Marie T. Rivera, 90, of Taos passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clodoveo Rivera. She is survived by children Louise Graves (Tony) of Taos, Patrick Rivera (Noelia) of Chile, Robert Rivera of Taos, Steven Rivera (Berlinda) of Costilla, Richard Rivera (Pauline) of Thornton, CO, Raymond Varela (Christine) of Stockton, CA, David Rivera of Taos, Carla Gonzales (Gary) of Taos and Ted Rivera of Colorado. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild as well as special friends Perscilla & Celso Varos of Taos, Helen Vigil of San Luis, CO, Lori Gutierrez of Taos, Margo & Warren Schroeder of Amalia and many other close friends who are to numerous to mention.
Prayer service was held on May 3, 2012 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on May 4, 2012 at Rivera Chapel. Interment was held at the Descanso del Sacate Blanco Cemetery de Los Riveras in Costilla.