Ruth A. Rivera Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ruth A. Rivera (Doniphan, Missouri), departing on February 28, 2026 at the age of 81. Ruth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aldophe Fugett and Helen Brewer Fugett; and her siblings, Rhoda Dean Fugett Cummings and Russell Fugett. She is survived by: her significant other John Watson; her children, Lorrel Ecklund (William), Laura Pleines (Matthew), Lewis Nickell (Gina) and David Nickell (Lucy); and her grandchildren, Ashley Almaguer, Eric Pleines, Robin Nickell, Hayden Nickell, Riley Nickell, Alexander Nickell and Chloe Nickell.
Contributions may be made to Friends of Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 36289 State Highway 65, McGregor, MN 55760, a cause close to Ruth's heart.
