Ricardo "Rick" Matias Rivera

Ricardo Rick Rivera Ricardo Rick Matias Rivera age 36 of Rochester passed away April 19, 2012 in Virginia, MN.Born May 15, 1975 in Rochester to Matias Berrera Rivera & Jacqueline Rea (Redding) Rivera.He worked several years as a flooring contractor and as a Merchant Marine.He very much loved his children and family and enjoyed spending time with them as much as he could.His pranks and free spirited attitude will be sorely missed by all whom knew him.He is survived by his mother, Jackie Rivera of Rochester; his two children, Jaqueline Jena Rivera and Damien Rivera both of Rochester; 2 stepchildren, Julian and Jessica Pennington both of Dallas, TX; his grandmother, Beverly Wallace of Rochester; and two brothers, John Rivera of Victoria, TX and Nick Rivera of Brooklyn, NY.He was preceded in death by his father.Family Graveside services were held at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.ranfranzandvinefh.com