DOMINADOR CALINGO RIVERA

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• Hi Papa, I know many years have passed but I miss you, Mama and Lola everyday. I wish you guys were here. I love you and miss you so much, thank you for everything. - Posted by: Savannah Rivera (Granddaughter ) on: Jun 30, 2022

• Dear Kathleen (and family), I'm very sorry for your loss. I met your dad maybe only twice during elementary school and I have short memories of him being genuinely concerned about us being good before, during and after school. Some years have already passed since he left and I am sure he is terribly missed. Kind regards, Eleanor B - Posted by: Eleanor B (Former elementary school classmate of Kathleen) on: Jan 28, 2017

• I really miss you papa. I remember you always taking us to dollarama and when we would ask you, you would always say ok ok after. I miss you so much. Love you - Posted by: quiannah Rivera-Martin (granddaughter) on: Aug 12, 2013

• Dad, I'm still hurting, I realize now how hard it was for you to take care of us. I wish I could of started helping you out with driving Lola and mom around a lot earlier. I'm sorry for the life I lived. I know you went through hell for all my wrong doings, but you never gave up on me. I wish you were still here. Go now, because I know you're still here watching over us. I could still feel you and hear you. Go rest you soul dad, but I wish I could see you one more time. Love you dad, Jay - Posted by: Justin (Son) on: Jan 21, 2013

• MAMA ADOR, I STILL REMEMBER THOSE WORDS YOU SAID TO ME AT MY NANAY'S (NANAY MINANG RIVERA OLAIS) WAKE IN 2007. YOU SAID EVEN IF YOU DON'T TALK TO YOUR ATE MINANG VERY OFTEN, YOU AND HER WILL GET TOGETHER MORE OFTEN- SOMEHOW, SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE. I GUESS, THIS IS THE TIME, HUH? IF YOU MEET HER AGAIN, PLEASE TELL HER WE MISSED HER SO MUCH. THANK YOU AND PEACE BE WITH YOU. - Posted by: RHODORA CRUZ (NIECE) on: Nov 09, 2012

• Pare Ador my first found friend when I first arrived in Winnipeg, I can never forget him as he always give me a ride to and fro at work, and became my Kumpare for my older son. You will remain in my heart always Pare. Surely miss you especially your family. Mare Fe, Kay, And Jay our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. - Posted by: Dave and Sol Rarama Burnaby British Columbia (best friend) on: Nov 08, 2012

• I felt so bad for your early demise my dear friend. Your smile and comporting words are always in my mind. - Posted by: Dennis Lagman (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2012

• I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dom for over 29 years at ICE. He was always ready with a smile and a hug and a kind word, making it a pleasure to see him. He will be missed by all of us at ICE. God bless! - Posted by: Brenda Adair (Fellow employee at ICE) on: Nov 06, 2012

• Ador, I say to you, farewell. I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to my Daughter. My condolences to Fe, Jay & Kat an there children, may you all find peace in knowing his journey has just begun, to the place you all shall meet again. Peace be with you all. - Posted by: Linda Durham () on: Nov 05, 2012

• I distinctly remember Tito Ador when I was a teenager. Back then, I knew him as a grouchy old man (even though he was young then). I barely saw him but every time he saw me at Inang's house he would scold me as if I had done something wrong. I never saw a smile on his face. Now that I am an adult, I realize that that type of job sometimes will make you a different person. He was a policeman, which is not an easy job. It is very stressful and very demanding. When I got married and came to America, we would always talk over the phone, he even came down with his family to visit us. His stayed with us, and made me realized how different of a person he was. I saw a smiling face, a calm, kind, caring, and passionate person with the kids and a loving husband and father. One morning, I woke up looking for my daughter who was only 2 years old then, to find out that she was with Tito Ador on his early morning walk. We kept in touch until we last visited him because of his illness and to join in with his birthday celebration.  We took him to lunch the next day and he insisted on driving us, so we (Arnold, Tita Fe and I) hopped in the car. After our lunch, he drove us to some places and he acted as if he were the tourist guide. We kept asking him how he was feeling and suggested we should go home so he could rest, but he kept saying he was fine. That was Tito Ador, he wasn't thinking of himself, he would not want to be a burden to anybody, he would rather help and take care of you. We love you Tito Ador. Goodbye, till we meet you again - Posted by: Elizabeth Rivera Teodocio Fajardo (Niece) on: Nov 05, 2012

• I still can't believe you are gone, Dad. I just wish we could hug and kiss you one last time. Life will not be the same for Mom, Jay, your granddaughters and I -- you were our rock! Thank-you for all the good you've instilled in me. Thank-you for your patience when I was getting a little out-of-hand. But most of all, thank-you for loving me, Quinn, Savannah, Quiannah and Alannah unconditionally. We miss and love you SO MUCH! :**( I hope that you are happy up in heaven. - Posted by: Kathleen Rivera (Daughter) on: Nov 03, 2012