Christopher Celestino Rivera

Christopher C. Rivera was born March 16, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, to Richard Rivera and Audrey Martinez. He grew up and went to school in Whittier, California, where he attended Whittier and La Serna High Schools.

Family always came first for Chris. He found no greater joy than spending time with his precious daughter, Bella, his nephews, his twin sister, Tiffany, and his mom. They especially enjoyed playing board games together, and Chris liked to cook and barbecue for them.

On May 2, 2018, Chris passed away due to an automobile accident in Santa Fe Springs, California. Chris was only 30 years old. He leaves behind his daughter, Isabella; mother, Audrey Martinez; twin sister, Tiffany Rivera; younger brother, Lorenzo Rivera; grandparents, Carlos and Geraldine Martinez and Maria Rivera; nephews, Isaiah and Evan; and many other extended family members. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Viewing will take place from 5-7pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 Philadelphia St., Whittier, California. A Vigil Service will immediately follow at 7pm. Mass will be celebrated at 9am the next morning, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8545 Norwalk Blvd., Whittier, California. Interment will then take place at Rose Hills Memorial Park, also in Whittier.