Rosadillo "Ross" Rivera

OBITUARY

FOR

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.