Obituary of Felipe D. Rivera, Jr.

Our beloved Felipe D. Rivera, Jr., age 75, resident of Austin, was born into Eternal Life on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Felipe is reunited with his son, Edward Rivera; his parents, Felipe Rivera, Sr. and Carmen Dominguez; his brother, Mike Rivera; and his sisters, Flora Alba, Martha Foster, Pauline Rivera, and Connie Rangel. 

Felipe leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Gloria Villarreal Rivera; his beloved children, Christopher Villarreal, and his partner, Dolores Arredondo, Felipe Rivera, III, and his spouse, Veronica, Michelle Thornton, and her spouse, Michael, Fernando Rivera, and his spouse, Nina; 17 precious grandchildren, and 6 treasured great-grandchildren; his sisters, Julia Gonzales, Sally Hernandez, Laura Arevalo; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends, particularly among the Cristo Rey Men's Club and Knights of Columbus. 

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. 

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be live-streamed to allow those who are unable to attend to participate. Follow the link to Facebook Live Mission Funeral Home - East Side

Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following morning, Friday, January 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 2208 East Second Street, Austin, Texas. 

Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. 

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

Each person entering the funeral home, church, and cemetery will be required to wear a mask

and to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.  If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services.

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.