- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1950
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2021
- State: Colorado
Efraim Rivera , 71, beloved husband, father, papa, brother, friend, and mentor passed away on September 28, 2021.
Along this journey, Efraim reconnected with the love of his life, Ruth, and the pair married soon after on September 8, 1983. Together they raised four sons and filled their time with camping, sports, and family trips.
After raising their sons, and building his IT career, Efraim entered the Community College of Aurora in 1995 where he received his Associate of Applied Science Management degree at the age of 47. Once retired, he became best known as Papa to seven beautiful grandchildren. They were the light of his life and always kept him on his toes, but most importantly continued to fill his home with love.
Efraim was a kind, loving, optimistic man who lived a life of honor and gratitude. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. His smile, smirk and laugh are engrained in our minds and we know he will continue to watch over us.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Rivera, four sons: Daniel (Jennifer) Santiago, Steve (Jamie), Nick (Kara) and Chris (Taryn) Rivera, mother in law, Margarita Maldonado, siblings: Eddie Rivera, Ruthie (Lionel) Sanchez, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren: Chase, Calin, Rylan, Mac, Vaughn, Eagan, and Natalie Rivera, and Eugene and Niall McLaughlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basilio and Carmen Rivera, sisters: Sarah Ramos, Anna Molina, and Nancy Torres.
