Mary (Mayme) Bernard Rivers
11/21/1922 - 8/24/2020
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Obituary For Mary (Mayme) Bernard Rivers
Mary B Rivers (Mayme) passed away at 0645 on August 24, 2020 in Walnut Creek CA. Seemingly planned, her death occurred on the same birthday of her late husband Anthony (Tony) Rivers and her father Fermino Bernard. She and Tony were married at Holy Spirit Church on April 21, 1946. He passed in 1971. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jane Luck (Thomas) of Fremont; son Steven A Rivers (Ann) of Walnut Creek along with grandchildren Kelley Rivers San Diego ; Pierce and Ryan Rivers of Walnut Creek.
The youngest of seven children, and the final surviving member of her generation, she was delivered by a midwife in the Centerville District family home on John Santos Road, now known as Mowry Avenue. A graduate of Centerville Elementary and Washington Union High School.
In 1950, the couple purchased an apricot orchard on the present site of Smokin' Pig and remained until the property developed as part of the Central Business District of the City of Fremont in 1964.
After Tony's passing in 1971, Mary continued her interests in fashion, gardening, dancing, art work and genealogy. For 15 years she was employed at Washington Township Hospital as a medical secretary and later at St Rose Hospital for 5 years.
Mom, we love you beyond measure and daily you will be in our thoughts as you transition into the Great Beyond with grace, style and your irreplaceable personality. Rest well...
A private family service was held at Chapel of the Roses Mortuary followed with internment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward CA.
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10/01/2021
My deepest sympathies to Steve, Mary Jane and the Rivers family. The few times I had to go to Washington Township, it was always reassuring to see your Mom there. May she rest in peace.
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10/01/2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely mother. She and your family were highly regarded in Fremont (Centerville). Sincere sympathies from Alan and Barbara (Rodrigues) Strain.
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10/01/2021
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Steve. After losing your dad when you were in high school, Iâm sure you and she had a very special relationship. Sincerely, EIleen Desmond Geddings
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