Paul Danny Rivera was born on Aug. 2, 1943, in Miami, Arizona to Miguel Soto Rivera and Ingracia (Grace) Gonzales.
Paul Danny was raised with 7 brothers and sisters and 5 orphan siblings. He grew up ranching and farming at a young age. Paul Danny attended the Miami School District and was a proud Miami Vandal state champion. Upon graduation, Paul Danny enlisted in the United States Army. While he was stationed in Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, he met his bride Maria Julia Rivera.
Paul Danny was deployed to Taipei, Taiwan. He served his country honorably and was discharged in 1965. Paul Danny returned to Arizona and married his bride and started his family in Miami, Arizona. He started his career in the mining industry, and worked for them proudly for 32 years.
Paul Danny is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Maria Julia Rivera. He is survived by his sons Paul Danny Rivera, Jr. (Jesse) and Mark Anthony Rivera (Lillian), and grandchildren Zachary, Marissa and Bianca.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2023, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Miami, Arizona.
Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2023, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Miami, Arizona.
Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2023, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Miami, Arizona.
Interment will follow at Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens in Miami, Arizona.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
