RIVERA FELIX

CW3 Felix Rivera was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/11/2011 at the age of 78.5
Austin, TX
Flight Class 64-5W
Date of Birth 01/10/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by SSN search Feb 2012

More detail on this person: Felix Rivera Jr. Felix Rivera Jr., age 78, passed away on July 11, 2011. Felix was born on January 10, 1933 to Felix Sr. and Victoria Rivera. He graduated from Lawton High School on May 23, 1954. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1980. He later attended Cameron University for an Associate's Degree and then Del Mar for another Associates Degree. Felix enjoyed participation in fishing, hunting, boating, and woodworking. He also had an interest in charity work and was one who always thought of others before himself. Felix enjoyed spending time in the company of friends and family. He also enjoyed his time at the fish cabin. Felix has a distinguished military career flying helicopters. He earned many awards such as the prestigious Purple Heart Medal and the illustrious Flying Cross Medal. Felix retired as a Chief Warrant Officer after 24 years of service. Felix's sense of humor and loving nature is one that will never be found anywhere else. His generosity and unique personality will be greatly missed. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, and loving wife Doris Jean. Felix is survived by his son Ernie Ray (Rose) of Pleasanton, Texas, sisters Mary Smith of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Rachel (Don) Allison of Colorado Spring, Colorado. His brothers Hector ( Mariana) Rivera of Frederick, Maryland., and Frank (Mary) Alvarez of Geronimo, Oklahoma, Grandson Jesse Ray of McAllen, Texas.

Burial information: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX

This information was last updated 04/22/2020

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