Felipe Rivera Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Felipe Rivera of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 80, on August 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Felipe may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francisco Rivera and Macaria Rivera (Pena); and his son Martin. He is survived by: his wife Janie Longoria of Victoria, TX; and his siblings, Lupe, Maria and Martina. He is also survived by seven children; eight step-children; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.
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