RIVERA, RICHARD Bo rn June 7, 1953 in Texas. Passed away August 18, 2014 in Palmdale, Calif. Richard is survived by his daughters, Rachel Coverdale of Lancaster, Calif., Lorelei (Julio) Vasquez of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., and Laurinda (Jason) Freiberg of Granada Hills, Calif., 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his brothers, and sisters, Ignacio Rivera, Juan (Isabel) Rivera, Rosario (Thomas) Delgado, Apolinaria (Kenneth) Johnson, Angelita (Alex) Gonzalez, Alice (Scott) Grunwald, and Sylvia Rivera, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at 12pm, on Monday, August 25, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. You may sign the condolence book at: www.chapelofthevalleymortuary.com . Chapel of the Valley Mortuary, Palmdale Directors.