"Mis condolencias, bien se yo lo difcil que es sobrellevar la prdida de un ser querido. El que tengamos confianza total en el Dios de todo consuelo nos permitir asimismo sobrellevar la prdida (2 Corintios 1:3, 4) Jehov puede ayudarlo a superar las causas ms frecuentes de tristeza, entre estas la muerte de un ser amado. Jess dijo en Juan 5:28, 29: No se maravillen de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que estn en las tumbas conmemorativas oirn su voz y saldrn. Hechos 24:15 seala que va a haber resurreccin as de justos como de injustos. Revelacin, o Apocalipsis, 21:3, 4 da ms detalles: Dios mismo estar con [la humanidad]. Y limpiar toda lgrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no ser ms, ni existir ya ms lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas anteriores han pasado. Isaas 25: 8, dice, [Dios] realmente se tragar a la muerte para siempre. Que maravillosa esperanza, jams tendremos que temer perder a un ser amado en la muerte ya que la muerte dejara de existir. La paz de Dios contine con usted y los suyos."
In loving memory of
Nicholas Ribera
May 3, 1992 - January 12, 2015
Nicholas Ribera, 22, passed away January 12, 2015. Nick was born May 3, 1992, in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Lake Travis High School and attended college at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He loved spending time with his friends and enjoyed sports like football and baseball. He especially loved going fishing with his dad, brothers, grandpa and uncle. He was an amazing son, protective brother and loving grandson. Nick was a hard worker when the time called for it but definitely knew how to have a good time and be a true friend. He proudly worked as a lineman for Techline, Inc. He is survived by his mother and father, Cindy and Anthony Ribera; two brothers, Josh and Matt Ribera; grandparents, Andrew and Rachel Ribera, and Elida Cardenas; great-grandparents, Louis Herrera and Pauline Torres-Garcia; aunts and uncles, Mark and Jenny Ribera, Chris and Eloisa Cardenas, John Cardenas and Christina Castellon, Tony Garcia-Norman and Larry Norman, and Sophie Cardenas; cousins, Jessica, Jordan, Jonah, Micah, and Jadyn Ribera, John-Christopher Cardenas, Jonathan Herrera, Christian Cardenas, Lilliana and Isabella Cardenas, and Benny Bubba and Angel Ochoa. Nick was preceded in death by his grandfather John Ernest Cardenas. Nicholas was gracious and big-hearted. As a child, he enjoyed his days playing baseball in Oak Hill. His family remembers him as a fun-loving, but quirky child who played with peoples ears; though he had no problem getting into trouble when shooting his brother Joshy and cousin Jonah with his BB gun and partying with his cousin Jess. The viewing will be held at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, January 15 at St. Martin De Porres, located at 26160 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The Rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, at St. Martin De Porres. Burial will be in the Phillips Cemetery in Dripping Springs. He was taken too soon. Mom, Dad, Joshy and Matty will be loving you until we see you again, my sweet baby boy.
Tributes
"We wish y'all make it through this trying time and know that our hearts and prayers go out to y'all. Mike's in Pennsylvania and these sorry for not being able to make it to the funeral. We are so sorry for yalls lose."
"I'm so sorry for your family's loss. God promises to be close to the brokenhearted. He saves those crushed in spirit. PS 34:18. I hope you find comfort in God's promise & in the many wonderful memories you made & shared together. You have my condolences."
"I am sorry for the family's loss. Please take comfort in the promise of the resurrection mentioned in the Bible at John 5:28, 29."
"To the Ribera Family,We extend our love, prayers, and deepest condolences. It is an honor to know Anthony and his family through Oak Hill BB."
"To the family and friends of Mr. Ribera:My heart was touched after reading the obituary of your family member. I too have lost many loved ones in death, and I well know the pain that is experienced when you lose someone you love in death. I have always found comfort in the hope Jesus holds out to us at John 5:28, 29. I hope that you will find this thought encouraging."
"I would like to express my condolences to your family, it can be hard for friends and family to find the right words to express at difficult times like these. The Bible is a great source to look into and has helped me personally when My dad passed away. A comforting thought is at Revelation 21:3,4, where it states "...And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry be anymore the former things have past away". This scripture gives us hope for the future! You can also find comfort in Acts 24:15 - Death does not end it all. May Jehovah God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. (Ps.46:1, Ps.83:18)"
"Cindy, Anthony, Matt, and Josh--we are so sorry to hear about Nick. We have such fond memories of him playing Oak Hill baseball. Wishing you comfort during this sad timeWith deepest sympathy,Valerie, Jaime, and Eric"
"There is so much in our hearts but the words don't do justice. Please know your family is on our minds and hearts and in our prayers. Stay strong and trust your faith - Nick would want it that way."
"Mrs. Cindy, Coach Ribera, Matt and Josh, my condolences go out to you all. I will keep you in my prayers to heal you for your lost. I will always have those memories at Oak Hill Baseball. You are such an awesome family thank you for making me feel welcomed and thank you for your friendship.Ana, Analicia, and Juan Thompson"
"My thoughts and prayers to the Riberas, Nick was a great young man, and I will miss him dearly."
"Cindy, Anthony, Josh and Matt,We are lifting you all up in prayers. We are so terribly sorry.Big Nick brought such light and laughter to our home. . We love him like our own. He gave Josh tremendous friendship and love. Something Josh and us will cherish forever. To know Nick, was to know laughter and happiness. Ill always remember Big Nick on first base...smiling and happy...We love you all and sending you prayers.He will be missed terribly."
"Cindy, Anthony, Josh and Matt: My family's deepest condolences, and our wish for peace and comfort at this most heartbreaking time. I feel fortunate to have talked with Nick last summer and seeing what a good person he'd grown up to be."
"Cindy, Anthony, Joshua and Matthew, I wanted you guys to know that you are and will be in my prayers. There are no words to express the pain I know you guys must feel. Ellie, I would like you to know that you too are and will be in my prayers. I will be unable to attend Nicholas' HOMEGOING but, I wanted you guys to know that my heart is very heavy. Please do your best to stay strong and prayerful. Your friend always.Norman L. Williams3625 S 1st StreetApt. 226Austin, Texas 78704."
"What a wonderful young man who was raised by an amazing mother and father with amazing brothers and a strong loving family. You are now flying with the angels looking over your loved ones. You will be missed and we are blessed to have had you in our lives over the years playing baseball at Lake Travis and school functions with Casey and just an all around amazing young man. You will be missed. Love, The Freeman's."
"Nicholas was a bright, funny, respectful young man. He will be missed. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered in a positive way. My heart and prayers go out to his loved ones. Rest Peacefully."
"I met Nick through my nephew Cody in their first year at UMHB. He always had a smile or laugh or a joke to tell. He was a very special young man. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. God must have needed a very special angel. We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. RIP Nick!"
"Love ya big Nick. Now you're batting clean-up on another field. We'll never forget you!"
"Love ya big Nick. Now you're batting clean-up on another field."