Michael Rivera Obituary

Mike,
We miss you and think about you all the time. Our memories of you make us laugh everytime. You left us too soon. We will always keep your family in our hearts. We look forward to seeing you again one day. Watch over us.
We love and miss you dearly

I think about you every day. There is not a day that goes by that I dont miss your smile, humor, laugh and love when you came home.
PS Luca misses you too. . .

I miss you very much Mike.

Mike,

Look over your family during these hard times...we all miss and love you daily.

I just heard about what happened to Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I dated Mike briefley and all I can think about are the memories I have and what an old soul Mike truly was. He was the most caring and loving person I have ever met and he wanted only the best for his family and friends. I will think of him always when listening to Paul Simon or Etta James and I'll cherish the letters as they are all I have left. The world is a sadder place without his presence and I will miss him every day. Im so sorry for all who share in this loss. God Bless

Mike,
It has been almost 4 months and I miss and think about you everyday. Actually was talking about you last night. Miss you

Dearest Mike,

R.I.P. I love you.

Mike, Chris and Cora,

Our deepest reverence, respect and condolence to you and your families.

Dutch was a wonderful, spirted and precious child who comes from a very loving and special family.

You all will forever remain in our hearts, prayers and existance.

much love and peace,
Osh and Family

Rivera Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Mike was such a wonderful person, inside & out. May he look over your family and help you find peace through these troubled times. God Bless you all.

To Mike the Rivera family,

I can't even believe I am writing this to you. You were always there when I needed you, and I loved going to your house and hanging in your basement or beautiful backyard. You were one of the people who helped me through Vito's death, and I will always have a special place for you in my heart. I know we spoke about seeing each other soon, last time we talked and I wish we got that chance. Our group was a special one, and I will always remember you for you're bright smile, love for the cubs, and how much fun we all had throughout high school and beyond. You will be truly missed and never forgotten.

Please help your family find peace. I hope you & Vito are together talking about the good old times. I love you Mikey forever!!! xoxoxo

To Mike's friends and family,

I am deeply saddened by Mike's tragic passing. I saw mike on Halloween for the first time in years, and he was so put together, happy and was so focused. We had talked about everything we had been doing and how a Vito Pesoli's life was taken far too early. We didn't know then that another young person has been taken from us far to early.. you. Mike had seemed that he had life figured out - he had met someone special. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and generosity.

I know that he will be ok- may you find comfort somehow.

RIP Mike- my heart goes out to your family during this terrible time.

To Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rivera & daughter Cora,
So shock to learn about Dutch passing away. Our hearts go out to all of you. There is nothing more painful in this world than to lose a loved one, but may our prayers and sympathies help you ease the pains you suffer now.
May he rest in peace with our Lord.
Leal Musni's Parents

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My prayers are with you all.

Rivera family,
Mike and I dated briefly in high school and I just heard of this tragedy. My prayers are with your whole family. He was so vibrant and a wonderful person. He had a huge impact in my life and I will always remember the good he brought. I am so sorry and my thoughts are with you!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I will miss Mike very much. He was so full of life and promise.
May God bless you Mike. Your friends and loved ones will never forget you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chrysa, Mike, Cora --
I am so, so sad for you. My thoughts are with you -- and prayers, too.
Love,
Sue

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you.

Cora and Mr. and Mrs. Rivera -
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cora, if you need to talk, I'm always available. There are many on the yearbook staff who are praying for you and your family.

It is a truism that the brightest flame only burns half as long. The term 'half throttle' did not exist in Dutchs' vocabulary. While my thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends, we can all gain solace in the realization that this was a man who truly lived.

Family
Our children are a gift from God
On loan from heaven above,
To train and nourish in the Lord,
And show to them His love.----
Sorry For Your Loss

Dear Rivera Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was a great guy and a great friend. I wish I could be there tonight with you and our whole group of friends from high school. Mike and I shared a love for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and I will always think of him when listening to them.

Rivera Family,

Cora was a classmate of mine at Loyola Academy. I am very sorry for your lose, and your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Dear Mike, Chrysa, and Cora:
There are not adequate words to express my sympathy on the tragic loss of your son and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May he rest in peace.

Dear Chris and family,

Lynne and I know what you and your family are going through right now for there is nothing more tragic than a loss of a child... We know that there is nothing we can say or do that will ease your pain and despair but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

There is no right way to get through this period of time. Do what you need to do to for you and your family, and if you need someone to talk to that has been through the same tragedy, Lynne and I will be there for you..

With our sincerest and deepest sympathy,

Dear Family, we were shocked and saddened to hear about Dutch, when we last saw him, he was so young, full of life and getting into everything. We have not seen you in a very long time, but, we think of you often. Our hearts go out to you at this very difficut time. Hockey, Chrysa, and Cora, our house in Texas is always open to you. Till we meet again. God Bless the Rivera Family.

Love and Prayers,

Manuel, Chavelita, Scott (Family), and Jennifer Bazan

DEAR CHRYSA, MIKE AND CORA

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. MEMORIES ARE SO VERY IMPORTANT AND YOU HAVE SOME WONDERFUL ONES. DUTCH WAS A DARLING LITTLE BOY AND A VERY HANDSOME AND KIND YOUNG MAN.

Our Dearest Cora and Mr. and Mrs. Rivera,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Cora - we are here for you always - anytime - for anything. With Deepest Sympathy - Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Fran. Gombac

Chrysa, Mike & Cora,

Please accept my deepest sympathy to your whole family. We may not understand why we have to suffer the loss of our loved ones so early in their life. We do not have the answers as to how this could have happen. We do know that Dutch has reached his Maker with love and enthusiasms he found in you, his dearest family.

With deepest regards,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Chrysa, Mike, and Cora, so shocked and saddened to hear of Michael's tragic accident...you have our sincerest condolences.

With love and prayers,

Deb and Lauren Jensen (Manny Gonzalez's family)

Rivera family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Stonequist
Loyola Academy Swimming and Diving

To the Rivera Family, My heart breaks for you during this very difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.

Mary Alice Karnes

Chrysa, Mike and Cora,
I'm so sorry to hear about Dutch. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mikey, we had so many great times and alot of fun and you will be missed. I know we didn't talk much for the past 2 years, but when we were close, you were a good friend and a bundle of fun. I remember all of the great times me, you and Monkey had. I hope that you rest in peace and you will never be forgotten. How could anybody ever for get you... You Goof! My deepest sympathy goes out to the Rivera family. I hope that all goes well.

Bill Ziegler

Mike
Your smiling face will forever be in my mind. I miss you. You left us too soon. With much love.

My condolences to family and loved ones. Mike was a great soul and full of life. He will be missed. God bless.

Chrysa, Mike, and Cora...we are so sorry to hear about Dutch. Our love and prayers are with you and we wish that we could be there with you all.