Biography: Richard Rivera, 56, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 26, 2021, after battling a long illness. Richard was born in El Paso, TX on January 27, 1965.
Richard received his master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner. He was very dedicated to his work as an experienced radiologic technologist for the VA Hospital in Little Rock. Richard was also a veteran of the military, serving in The United States Army for many years.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Leida Rivera, his mother, Gilesa Rivera, his three children, Kathleen Kelly Rivera, Richard Kevin Rivera, and Richard Kenneth Rivera, as well as two siblings, and many grandchildren.
A private funeral service with military honors will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.