Rogelio Rivera

Sr

Mr. Rogelio Rivera Sr. of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1949 in Mercedes, TX to the late Juan Sr. and Maria De Los Angeles (Mendez) Rivera. He had reached the age of 76 years.

Rogelio proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1967 - 1970. After discharging from the military, Rogelio was united in marriage to Gloria Barrera on May 1, 1975 in Aurora, IL. They celebrated 50 wonderful years together. Rogelio and Gloria loved to dance and he was very passionate about dancing with his wife, whom he loved so dearly. He worked at General Motors and retired from there as a Robotic Technician and Electrician. He enjoyed music and played the base guitar. He also had a love for old classic cars and enjoyed repairing and working on them. Rogelio loved to watch all sports, whether it be baseball, football or basketball and he also loved to go fishing. He was a dedicated family man who loved every minute spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Rogelio Rivera Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria; five siblings, Celia, Juan Jr, Margarita, Raul and Maria. His remaining family members include his loving wife, Gloria; three children, Armando Aguilar Jr, Rogelio Rivera Jr and wife Rachel, Francisca Rivera (Nick Palermo); five grandchildren, Natalie Rae Bunnel-Aguilar, Elena Maria Rivera (Donald Edward Wright II), Vanessa Bernadine Rivera, Rogelio Rivera III, Nathaniel Blake Trachte; four great grandchildren, Maria Lane Collins, Ella Mae Collins, Donald Edward Wright III and Hazel Evelisse Wright; six siblings, Martha, Yolanda, Rolando, Irma, Alma, and Ricardo; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many close family friends.

A visitation for Rogelio Rivera Sr. will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM,  at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. Services will begin at 12:00 PM, with full military honors provided. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net