Joshua Johnathan James Rivera
August 12, 1987 ~ November 17, 2023
Joshy went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side. He can be remembered as a funny, goofy, loving person with a heart of gold. He loved to skateboard, ride bikes, and walked a lot! He loved music, a would dress to impress! He is proceeded in death by his father Daniel Perea, Grandmothers Beverly Montoya & Bernice Perea.
He is survived by his mother Christina Rivera, sisters Crystal Perea (Children Audri, Nestor, & Lorenzo) Candace & Gerald Matousek (children Montego, Aiyana, & Uriah) Brooke Velasquez (children Giovani & Grace)
And Brother Maurice Rivers.
Also survived by Grandpa Tim, Aunts, Uncles, cousins. Whom he loved dearly.
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Hey Josh I remember watching movies with you listening to music. Hanging out at the park talking and talking about or lives. And most of all you caring for everyone even when you didn't have much with the big heart you had.
My greatest memory of my nephew Joshy, will always and forever be him and I rapping to Preachas in tha Hood! Also when he was mad because I caught the Holy Ghost before him, but then he got it right after and Grams made him run around the church in excitement lol. I love you Joshy, Rest in Peace ❤️
Dude, there isn't a week that goes by where I don't think of the times we had, though it was short we had some fun. You will be missed, not by few, but by many. Your sense of humor amongst other things was a trait you'd never let go. May you walk free now, God bless and until that day we meet again know you're not forgotten!
My name is Colen Minter. I first met Joshy when he was around 19 and lived close to my home. We would talk about life and how to stay healthy both physically and mentally. I lost contact with him when he moved away from the neighborhood. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great kid and I will say that he always spoke fondly of his Mother. My prayers go out to his loved ones. I also called him Joshy.
My name is Colen…I first met Joshy when he was 17 and was living in an apartment here in Denver. I'm much older than he so I think he looked up to me as a mentor. I haven't seen him in years and always wondered what happened to him. I'm pleased to hear that he grew up to be a grown man and touched so many…my prayers are with his family, especially his Mother whom he always spoke of so fondly. 🙏 my condolences to his family. I also called him Joshy.
Josh , not only are you my first cousin but you were like a brother growing up . You taught me a lot of things too .Me ,you and Brooklyn were the wild kids always out in the summers ridding our bikes while you were on your skateboard we would always walk to the corner store and get our candy and pops . I remember when we used to play the PlayStation all the time … Those are memories I'll always hold on to . I wish I would have gave you more of my time . I'm gonna miss you a lot and always hearing you say “What's Up Cuz “Rest In Peace Brotha/Cuz 💙💙🛹
Josh (Yoshi), you're not only my first cousin but more like an older brother to me . I remember me , you and Brooklyn were the wild kids .Always in the summers riding our bikes while you were on your skateboard running the streets of the Northside . Going to the corner store to get our candy pop and hot Cheetos . Not to mention playing the PlayStation all day . I wish I could have gave you more of my time . Im gonna miss you a lot . Specially hearing you always say “What's Up Cuz “ every time I saw you . Rest In Peace Brotha/ Cuz 💙🤍🧢🛹 Love ya
Joshua, the first born grand child , nephew, God son . You smiled with your beautiful brown eyes , you brought joy , love , laughter on so many occasions. Our road trips , our camping trips , the love of music we shared , old school songs, watching the movie Selena we both loved , we shared laughter, tears all through that movie , in this life as well . The Greatest treasure here on earth is knowing we are Children of the Most High . We shall meet again my Joshua in twinkling of an eye , the Trumpets shall sound , the resting will Rise and we Shall All be Gathered into the sky , We shall Reign in His Presence Forever no sorrow , no pain , no death .. with Much Love & Respect Your Auntie Gloria
Josh (yoshi)you was a amazing person I met you thru your auntie Gloria and remember you hanging out with me my cousin Faye Aragon and Lala Aragon we'd enjoy babysitting you and sharing the best kid memories in Alamosa co.I sit and cry cuz as I grew up you opened your doors to me when I was homeless n let me crash at your place. I remember your mom came over one time mad cuz we where so high on weed and well to me we just making the best of what we where struggling thru. So much joy n good moments and to kno I got be your caregiver at the end. How I wished I could of hung out with you one more time to give you a big thank you n tell you how good I'm doing now.. yet I didn't mind cleaning up after you I actually was happy to know you was still making one day out of time. You became like my own child ..I now clean up after my kids n I thank god for them even more cuz I kno I don't know how that pain can be to your mom and I love your mom Christina your Auntie Gloria and your grandpa you all are like family to me they gave me a job at Rivera Kitchen as busser and I was happiest with that job and your memories will never fade… Those times we snuck out my auntie Loriann house to smoke weed ….I'm miss them forever ….You where a good kid and can't wait to see you open up the gates in heaven paradise …..god sure took an angel home and I'm miss you Josh 👑💛🙏😇🧸 💐 sending my condolences to all family n friends ……