Gabriel Eric Rivera 23 of Bernal New Mexico Passed Away On November 16th 2024. He was born on January 3rd 2001 in Las Vegas New Mexico to Christina Padilla and Gabriel Rivera. He was raised in Bernal New Mexico.

Gabriel was a loving and devoted partner an amazing father and a great fisherman. He was an incredible friend, brother and uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. His kindness and respectfulness were evident in every interaction. He loved spending time with his friend's, family his girlfriend daughter and son of 8 years. He brightened up every room he walked into with his smile humor and warmth. He loved to barbecue and camp. He was also an amazing cook. He protected everyone around him and brought joy to many lives. He also enjoyed music and singing and dancing. He is preceded in death by his grandma Corrina Gonzalez his Pampo "Lito" Gabriel Rivera Sr. His uncle Gene Padilla and his grandpa Ted Padilla.

Gabriel is survived by his father Gabriel Rivera and significant other Beverly Padilla, his mother Christina Padilla, his grandma Lorraine Ortiz his girlfriend Grace Corey, his daughter and son Nevaeha Rivera and Gabriel Alirez his brothers George Padilla, Fabian Padilla and wife Adrianna his sister Miranda Rivera, step brother and sisters "Timo" Timothy Padilla, Felicity Padilla, Vannity Padilla his nieces Maricela Padilla, Kryslyn Gonzalez Rianen Rodriguez and his nephews "Nico" Nicolario Padilla, and Eli Swan his uncles Teddy Padilla and wife Germaine and Paul Padilla and wife Margaret Padilla close friend "2 times" amongst many other friends and family.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm at Rogers Mortuary Chapel cremation will take place after service and burial will be at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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