Raul Rosas Rivero

Raul Rosas Rivero, 43, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends.

After a long, fearless fight with cancer, God gave him his well-deserved wings.

Raul was born June 17, 1981, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Roberto Rosas Chanocua and Theresa Rivero Aldaz.

Raul and Trichelle "Shelly" Riegert were married June 20, 2003, in Cape Girardeau. Cape Girardeau was where they made their home and raised their two sons, Trey and Keelin.

He worked in masonry for 20 years, the last 16 years with John Randol Masonry as a bricklayer. Currently, he was employed by Capitol Sand, working as a groundsman. He also enjoyed cooking for his co-workers.

Raul never met a stranger. His smile was contagious, and he shared it with everyone. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to lend a hand whenever he could. He loved to cook and, luckily for his family, he liked to share. He loved spending time with his family enjoying nature, fishing, hunting and visiting parks.

He loved all children and would take every opportunity to spoil them.

Even in the end, he made good on his promises, having a final get-together for all his loved ones. He made known how much he loved them all.

Survivors include his wife, Shelly Rivero; mother, Theresa Rivero Aldaz; two sons, Trey and Keelin Rivero; four brothers, Jose Roberto Rosas Rivero (Maria Chanocua) of Scott City, Oscar Rosas Rivero (Guadalupe Rosas) of Mexico, Fernando Rosas Rivero (Monica Avalos) of Kansas City and Efren Rosas Rivero (Margarita Hurtado) of Mexico; three sisters, Martha Yadira Rosas Rivero (Carlos Cabrera) of Mexico, Maria Rosas Rivero (Saul Garcia) of Mexico and Juana Rosas Rivero (Antonio Rosas) of St. Louis; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Raul was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Rosas Chanocua.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 31, at the funeral home, with Pastor Randy Poole officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.