Rosadillo "Ross" Rivera

ROSALIO “ROSS” RIVERA  October 27, 1933 – July 23, 2025

Our beloved Rosalio “Ross” Rivera passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at 12:32 am surrounded by his loving wife and his beloved family. He held off his passing until he made it to his 69 th wedding anniversary which was on July 21 st .

He was born on October 27, 1933, in Ribera, NM to Aneda and Alfred Rivera. He was raised in Madrid and attended Santa Fe High School. He married Stella Hernandez on July 21, 1956. He entered the Army on August 18 th , 1956, and served for two years at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, building missiles and bombs.

 He was honorably discharged on August 19, 1958. Upon his return to Santa Fe, he joined the Army Reserves. He also worked for Allen Stamm Construction Company for several years before he and his brother, Salomon, started their own construction company. Together they built numerous custom homes and remodels throughout Santa Fe and surrounding area. 

He and his wife together raised three children: Edward, Melinda and Gerald. He enjoyed working, spending time with his family, watching football, basketball and boxing, and going to the casinos.

He especially enjoyed singing and eating! He had a strong faith in God and practiced his Catholic religion every day and was a member of St. Anne’s Parish in Santa Fe. Ross is survived by his beloved wife, Stella, who spent their lives together for 73 years.

He is also survived by his children: Edward “Eddie” Rivera (Jackie), Melinda Rivera (John), and Gerald “Wayne” Rivera, as well as 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- granddaughters. 

He is also survived by his sister, Lucy Rivera, and brother, Salomon Rivera. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Pelagia Tafoya, Lolita Rivera, and Rose Urioste; and brothers, Enrique Rivera and Louie Rivera. Services will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 9:00 am followed by mass at 10:00 am. Burial will be held at the National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

Urn bearer will be Kevin Rivera. Honorary urn bearers will be all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made by Santa Fe Funerals and Cremations.