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Johnny Ceballos'-Rivera Obituary

Johnny Ceballos'-Rivera aka Juan De La Cruz passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of 83. He was a native of Santurce, Puerto Rico and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and father-in-law. Master Gunnery Sergeant E-9 Johnny Ceballos'-Rivera served 32 years in the United States Marine Corp. His hobbies were golfing, tennis, politics, and current events. Johnny loved watching Westerns and the news. He is survived by his wife, Josefina (Cookie) Ceballos-Rivera; daughters, Elizabeth (Jossie) Baltazaar and Viviana (Vicky) Ceballos'-Rivera; sons, Junito Ceballos'-Rivera, Johnny Ceballos'-Rivera, Jr., Jerry Ceballos'-Rivera, Roger Ceballos'-River, and John John Ceballos'-Rivera; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger and Luz Delia Cunningham and Jina Ceballos'-Rivera; nieces, Wanda Ceballos'-Rivera and Madeline Ceballos'-Rivera; daughters-in-law, Deanna Ceballos'-Rivera, Claudia Ceballos'-Rivera, and Emily Ceballos'-Rivera; sons-in-law, Ronny Ray Baltazaar and Russell Baltazaar; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustaquio Ceballos' and Reta Rivera. Visitation will be held at The First United Pentecostal Church, 1020 South Range Avenue, Denham Springs, LA 70726, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 9 am until funeral service beginning at 10 am. Interment to follow in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Please sign online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2013.
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I served under Masterguns Ceballos who was my NCOIC when I was a corporal and Sergeant. He was a good leader, mentor and friend. Major Bill Weiss USMC Retired

Bill Weiss

December 23, 2013

May the grace of God be with your family. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love Always

Billy, Kenya, & Kia Smith

December 17, 2013

I worked with Johnny at MCAS El Toro California. He was an outstanding Marine and an even more wonderful human being. My sympathy to the Ceballos-Rivera family.

Glenda MasingaleManson

December 16, 2013

May God comfort your family at this time. We love you all and are praying for you.

Walker Family

December 16, 2013

Semper Fi my brother. God bless and receive your soul for your reward in heaven.

Maurice Brown

December 16, 2013

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18

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

The First United Pentecostal Church

1020 South Range Avenue, Denham Springs, LA

Dec

18

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

The First United Pentecostal Church,

LA

Dec

18

Interment

Port Hudson National Cemetery.

LA

Funeral services provided by:

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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