Angel Enrique Rivas

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Angel. He passed away on February 18th, 2024 in Lake Worth, FL. He was born on December 7th, 1989 in Manhattan, NY. Angel was a leader who dared to believe in himself and in every individual's capacity to believe in themselves, to live in the moment, fearlessly, through God. Angel was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, nephew and friend to all who knew him. He always put his family first. His love for his children, Josiah and Jeremiah was unparalleld and he took great joy in spending time with them, watching them grow and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Angel was known for his contagious smile, laughter and his unwavering love for his family. His loyalty was never questioned. Angel was a passionate Barber and Co-owner of Crown Heightz Cut & Shave Parlor, alongside his brother Chris. He was an aspiring Pilot who planned to serve in the Air-force as he just passed his flight test. He enjoyed working on cars, jet ski'ing, snowboarding and cook-outs on the weekends with his family and friends. Angel was the embodiment of inspiration and freedom, always driven by his devotion to making a difference in the world. Angel was a visionary, he persevered and became the architect of his every dream. He is truly inspirational and loved by all who have encountered his true presence and un-conditional love. Angel will be missed by his family, friends, clients and all that knew him. His position at Crown Heightz Cut & Shave parlor was not only to make people feel good but he also provided a space for people to learn, grow and heal. He was a leader in many ways guiding us through our craft and personal struggles. He had a lot of patience. We are all blessed and grateful to have had him in our lives. Angel is survived by his beloved children, Josiah Rivas and Jeremiah Rivas, his mother Mariluz .E. Collado, his father Teodulo Isidoro Rivas, his brothers Christopher Rivas and Eric Rivas, and his sisters Stephanie Rivas, Natalie Rivas, and Sarah Aguirre. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Angel Enrique Rivas I and Osvaldo Collado, his grandmother Arecelis Rivas p/k/a Adita, and his uncle Virgilio Rivas. A ceremony to honor Angel's life will be held at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach. For more information about the services, please visit https://www.palmswestfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Angel-Rivas/#!/TributeWall. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a fund supporting Angel's family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/nw6nz-angel-rivas?qid=d2c520aac5d248bae1aec15c744f33d8