I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

Josue Virella-Rivera, age 30, of Henderson, North Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, February 19,2025 in Henderson, North Carolina.

A Celebration of life for Josue Rivera will be held on Friday, February 28,2025 at 1:00pm in the sanctuary of Greenwood Baptist Church in Warrenton, North Carolina. Bishop J. Terrell Alston will officiate.

Josue leaves to cherish his memory one son ,Kai Josiah Branch-Rivera of Wise, NC; one daughter, Kalani Jade Branch-Rivera of Wise, NC; mother, Sandra Rivera-Olivero (Otis) of Henderson, NC; one brother, Jared Daniel Rivera of Henderson, NC; his grandmother, Nydia Denkins of Warrenton; one step sister, Melinda Mendez of Virginia; one step brother, Chris Lugo-Mendez (Massachusetts); his partner, Mayuka Branch of Wise, NC; four aunts, Miriam Alston (James) of Warrenton, NC, Janette Virella of Puerto Rico, Tania Rivera (Hugo) of Wake Forest, NC, and Sonia Alamo of Henderson, NC; two uncles, Carlos Padilla of Louisburg, NC and Omar Padilla of Warrenton, NC; cousins, Ruthie, Rebecca, Genesis, Tanichya, and Kevin; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Public viewing: Thursday, February 27,2025 from 2:00pm -6:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster

Professional Service entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

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