Obituary of Rufino Rivera-Vega

RUFINO RIVERA-VEGA took the final trip with our Lord September 5, 2010. Rufino was born February 28, 1938 to Cecilia Vega and Teofilo Rivera in Ponce, Puerto, Rico. He was raised amongst eight siblings, many who are with our Lord also. Rufino led a very simple and humble life. Focusing on family and work, he finished his twenty-one year career with Bally's in 2001 with his retirement. Rufino took a very devastating blow in 2005 with the loss of his beloved wife, Catalina. Even with this loss, he showed his strength in character and never changed his qualities. Through his recent fight with health, he held on until the end. You will truly be missed, Pupo. To cherish his life, he left behind four siblings: Rafaela, Juan, Carmen and Bacha; and seven children: Anna, Emma, Rufino, Miguel, Jose, Marisol and Luis. Enjoying his memory are numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews in-laws and a ton of friends. Thanks go out to all of those who begged the Lord for his smooth transition. May he rest in peace surrounded by loved ones in the sky.