He is preceded in death by his parents Leonicio and Julia Rivera and brother Leroy (Edith). He is survived by his wife of 20 years Lily Liu-Rivera; sons, Darrin (Tina) Rivera and Jason Liu; grandaughter Rachel; great grandaughter Kaichelle and hanai daughter Kimberlee Nihei; brothers: Gilbert (Lucille), Steven and Jerry (Edna), Aunt Jean Sampio and cousins.
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Mililani Memorial Park (Ka Uka Blvd), Makai Chapel. Visitation: 5:30 p.m.; Services: 6:30 p.m. No flowers please, and for everyone's safety, a mask will be required.
Private Interment at Punchbowl.