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Christine Gonzales Rivers

April 25, 1958 — June 23, 2021

Christine Gonzales Rivers passed away on Wednesday June 23, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 25, 1958. Christine is the beloved daughter of Betty Bennett Gonzales "Nana" and the late George "Jay" Gonzales Sr.
Christine was raised in Bridge City, and she was a resident of Harvey, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and a beautiful mother. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, the New Orleans Saints, and her dogs. Christine enjoyed spending time at the Mississippi camp, reading numerous books, and taking trips to Wal-Mart and the Dollar Store. She was devoted to the Blessed Mother and to Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. Christine would often volunteer at the Infant Jesus of Prague foodbank in Harvey. Christine will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Christine is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Timothy Rivers Sr.; Her adoring children, Timothy "Tim-Tim" Rivers Jr. (Lina Shewmake), Christopher "Keke" Rivers (Mandi Williams), Jeremy "J.R." Rivers (Brittany Chaisson), Tara Rivers (Chase Nichols), and Rebecca "Becky" Rivers. Christine is also survived by her grandchildren; Kayla Alexie, Carlie Rivers, Alexander Rivers, Aden Rivers, Carsyn Rivers, Jaxson Nichols, and Brielle "Sassy" Nichols, her siblings; George "Jay" Gonzales Jr. and Melissa Gonzales Forrest. She leaves behind her in-laws; Cindy and Reed Thibodeaux, Pam and Virgil Highsmith, Millie and Glen Guillot, Julie Justice (late Glenn Justice), Belinda Alonzo (late Pat Rivers), Jolyn Gonzales and Keith Forrest Sr, as well as nineteen nieces and nephews along with their spouses and children.
Christine is preceded in death by her father George "Jay" Gonzales Sr. and her in-laws, Willie and Margaret Rivers
All family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Christine on Thursday, July 1st, 2021, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Westwego, La at 10AM. Visitation will begin at 9AM.
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Thursday, July 1, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery-Westwego

575 5th St, Westwego, LA 70094

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