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Rich's obituary

Richard Erick Rivera was born on March 1, 1962, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a true son of the desert. After a courageous battle with tongue cancer, Rich found peace on August 2, 2025. He was 63. 
Rich found his calling as a homebuilder. He didn't just build houses; he created homes and communities. Beyond his work, he was a man who treasured simple joys and deep connections. He found immense happiness in spending time with his family, whether it was watching Myles play or just sharing a quiet moment with Lisa in the garden. 
He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Katie Rice and Cory Wahl, her husband Travis Wahl and his cherished grandson, Myles Wahl; mother Sandra Rice; brother William Rice; sisters Lori Rice, Juliana Durrett, Camille Porter, Karen Rivera, and Sara Rivera; and ex-wife Tammy Young. He also leaves behind his loving partner, Lisa Way, and her children, whom he embraced as his own, creating a beautiful "bonus" family. Natalie, her husband Mark, sons Elias and Gavin Deserto; Candi, her husband Terry Martin; daughters Emiliana Hunter and Noelle Martin. 
He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

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My condolences to Lisa, Katie, Cory, Travis, Myles and to Tammy.  Richard was loved by so many..  He's a great guy, a g…

My condolences to Lisa, Katie, Cory, Travis, Myles and to Tammy.  Richard was loved by so many..  H…

My condolences to Lisa, Katie, Cory, Travis, Myles and to Tammy.…

My condolences to the family. I grew up with Rich and am so sad that he has left us. I am thankful that we stayed frien…
My condolences to the family. I grew up with Rich and am so sad that he has left us. I am thankful …
My condolences to the family. I grew up with Rich and am so sad …
Always good friend we meet in construction when he work for continental homes back in the day I did the tile work in m…
Always good friend we meet in construction when he work for continental homes back in the day I did…
Always good friend we meet in construction when he work for cont…

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Richard "Rich" Rivera (Rice)