Rupert Rivera, also known as “Chabo,” died on Feb. 8.
He is survived by his mother, Elva Iris Rivera; father, McDonald Claxton; stepmother, Veronica Claxton; brothers: Omari Horton, Jahmal Claxton, Hakeem Claxton and Malik Claxton; sisters: Latefa Claxton, Shakima Claxton and Amira Claxton; and aunts: Eva Maria Rivera, Andrea Rivera-Jensen, Maria Rivera, Medelicia Rivera, Marilyn Rivera, Shirley Claxton, Patricia Claxton and Jean Claxton.
He is also survived by uncles: Rosendo Rivera, Louis Alfredo Rivera, Luis Antonio Rivera, Richard Jensen, Eustace Claxton, Rupert Claxton, Carl Claxton, Ian Claxton and Mike Claxton; adopted aunt, Alma Roberts; nieces: Azayla Rivera, Keimyra Horton and Kay’Leah Claxton; nephews: Jah’Marley Claxton and Jahmel Claxton; as well as cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
The viewing will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 15, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Christiansted. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
