RIVERA, Alvaro Mariscal, was born March 23, 1927 in Benson, AZ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria whom he was married to for 47 years; grandson, Joe Alvarez and great-granddaughter, Annissa Santana. Alvaro is survived by his daughters, Rachel Murillo (Fernando), Gloria Majalca and Yolanda Onitveros (Albert); sons, Alfonso (Linda), Marco, Manny (Lupe) and Alvaro (Cecelia); 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson. Services are on Friday, December 9, 2011, Viewing from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Rosary at 9:00 a.m. at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Church followed by a burial at South Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS.