Juan Guillermo Rivera

Juan Guillermo Rivera, 81, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Willard, New Mexico, on June 25, 1945, and made his way to Arizona in 1958.

In 1965, Juan married Gloria Rivera, and together they raised two sons, Juan Jr (John) and Anthony, in South Phoenix. A skilled carpenter, woodworker, and jack-of-all-trades, Juan would fix just about anything, permits optional.

Juan had style. He loved getting dressed up, always in Polo, and never without a sharp hat to finish the look. He also appreciated the finer things in life, usually ordering the most expensive item on the menu — crab legs and mariscos were his weakness. Juan had the best smile and never missed a chance to joke around, and every now and then, a trip to the dispensary was just what he needed to keep that easy smile going.

Juan is survived by his wife Gloria, his sons Juan Jr. and Anthony, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, along with all his nieces and nephews, who will carry on his stories for years to come. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and 4 brothers.

Juan lived life on his own terms, he dressed well, ate well, and left his mark on everyone he met. He will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85013. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM in the same location. There will be a reception following services at VFW Post 1433, 7618 N 63rd Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301.