RIVERA

Luis Martinez Rivera, 75, of Milliken passed away at his home on February 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. His father, Luis Rivera, served in the U.S. Military and died two months before he was born on May 1, 1950. His mother, Maria Cristina Martinez, returned to Mexico where he was born in Juarez and returned to the U.S. at a young age.

He met a young woman, Alicia Calvillo Hernandes, and he married the love of his life on November 16, 1968. They moved their family to Colorado in 1976, remaining here. He was a hard worker and always believed in the value of education, making sure his children took advantage of the opportunities provided to them.

He was an artistic soul, always painting something, regardless of the color of paint. He was a DIY before it was popular and had a great sense of humor, always joking around with friends and family. He enjoyed the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, raising flowers, yardwork, listening to the oldies, going to the casinos, but most enjoyed time with his family, especially the grandkids.

Thankful to have shared his life are his wife, Alicia; three daughters, Silvia (Marcos) Vallejo, Alicia Rivera, Diana Rivera (Santos Garcia); and a son, Luis (Nychelle) Rivera; his 10 grandchildren, Vanessa, Jessica (Peter), Victoria, Arianna, Destiny, Jolene (Cole), Francisco (Adriana), Jeremiah, Noah and Sofia; 11 great-grandchildren, Carlie, Skyla, Evelyn, Jayden, Aria, Autumn, Ariella, Zayne, Ne- vaeh, Shane and Levi; as well as his siblings, Irma (Amalio) Garcia, Raul (Veronica) Martinez and Jose (Yvonne) Martinez.

A viewing will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. February 27 at Grace Community Church in Johnstown. A Life Celebration will be held at noon February 28 at Grace Community Church. Interment at Johnstown Cemetery with a lunch to follow at the church. Condolences may be shared at youngsfunerals. com.