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Ruben Rivera

September 11, 1939 - July 21, 2020

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Obituary For Ruben Rivera

Ruben Rivera, born September 11, 1939, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Mr. Rivera attended Martin High School. He worked at US Steel South Works in Chicago, ILL for several years and at Texas Department of Public Safety in the maintenance Department until his retirement. He was an excellent requinto player and had a great ear for music. He played with different groups and artists while living in Chicago. He also played with different trios in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Rivera is preceded in death by his parents; Felix Rivera and Candelaria Contreras Rivera; siblings, Rogelio Rivera, Ramiro Rivera, Felipe Rivera, Raquel Rivera, Candelaria Graciela Almon and other nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his; sisters, Guadalupe Cleotilde Olivares and Rebecca Rivera; brother, Alonzo (Raquel) Rivera; sisters in law, Nelly Rivera and Cira Rivera; brother in law, Richard Almon; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends that will greatly miss him.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Laredo City Cemetery. Everyone is encouraged to meet at the cemetery.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.

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  • August 01, 2020

    My sincerest condolences to the Rivera family for their loss. It's hard for me to put into words how I feel losing a good friend and fellow musician. I have known Ruben for years. We have been singing and playing guitar together for a very long time. I will never forget the good times we had doing what we loved to do. He was a good man, friendly and easy to get along with. In my book, he will always be the best guitar/requinto player to come out of Laredo. I will never forget him. Rest in peace, my friend.

  • July 28, 2020

    I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Rivera Family in the loss of Ruben Rivera. I will always remember his great talent in playing romantic songs on the guitar/requinto which brought delight to all who frequented Mon's place on the Friday nights and at many other functions where I heard him play. I too had the opportunity to have had him accompany me with his requinto in a few songs numerous time. Indeed we have lost a great talented musician, but he will make the most serving God. May the Lord be with him and your family to bring you peace and comfort in this time of need.

  • July 28, 2020

    My Deepest Condolences for Rebecca Rivera and The Rivera Family. My prayers go out to you and your family.

  • July 28, 2020

    Ruben was a good friend and I greatly admired his musicianship and intelligence. He will be missed.

  • July 28, 2020

    In memory of Ruben Rivera, Cesar & San Juanita L. Casso lit a candle

  • July 28, 2020

    In remembrance of Ruben Rivera, May you Rest In Peace in heaven. You will be missed by all your family & friends who loved & respected you, as well as admired your great talent as a musician & your love for Trio music. You shared your talent & brought joy with your music and the many Trios you played with. Thank you for the memories playing your music for all of us that loved your music. God bless you as you continue to serenade those that have gone before us in heaven. From Cesar & San Juanita Luera Casso & family.

  • July 28, 2020

    My Deepest Condolences for Rebecca and The Rivera Family. Prayers for His Family and Friends! May He RIP! He was A Very Talented Man. He was A Wonderful Person! He Will Be Missed!

  • July 28, 2020

    I have many fond memories of Ruben, mainly at my father's place, Ramon Luera. He was a joy to talk to and listen to him play along with the trios. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he Rest In Peace.

  • July 28, 2020

    My Deepest Condolences for Rebecca and The Rivera Family. Prayers for His Family and Friends! May He RIP! He was such a Talented Man and A Wonderful Man. He Will Be Missed!

  • July 28, 2020

    My Deepest Condolences for Rebecca and The Rivera Family. Prayers for His Family and Friends. May He RIP! He was such a Talented Man and A Wonderful Person! He will be missed!

  • July 27, 2020

    May he rest in peace, great memories at the DPS office.

  • July 27, 2020

    Mi Amigo Ruben, Gracias te doy por tantos años que convivimos en Mama Luz y despues en la casa de Chemita escuchando esa gran musica de Trio. Siempre tocaste el Requinto como un Profesional que fuiste. Siempre llevare tu amistad y tu musica en mi memoria. Mi mas sentido pesame para toda la familia de Ruben y descanse en paz.

  • July 27, 2020

    Gracias por tu amistad atravez de los anos y por compartir tu musica con nosotros tus amigos. Graias por los recuerdos y memorias de la vida amigo. Ahora descansa en paz ya vivites ty vida como tu la deseavas rodeado de la musica y tus amigos del alma...RIP

  • July 26, 2020

    We have lost a true friend, a magnificent requinto playera & a hard-working man. My condolences to Rebecca & his family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

  • July 25, 2020

    May he Rest In Peace. Jesus Govea and family.

  • July 25, 2020

    My deepest and sincere condolences to the Rivera Family.

  • July 25, 2020

    Mi más sentido pésame para toda la familia. Dios tenga en su santa gloria al señor Ruben Rivera. Descanse en paz 🙏🏼

  • July 25, 2020

    Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. You are in our thoughts and in our heartfelt prayers. Love you Tio Ruben

  • July 25, 2020

    My most sincere condolences to the family. I heard Ruben, play his guitar, many a time at Ramon's place and always enjoy the his talent for playing his guitar. He and his talent for music, will be missed. Again my most sincere condolences to all his family

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