Antonio Nicolas Rivas

This fundraiser is in loving memory of our departed son, brother, uncle and friend - Nico Rivas.

Our community lost a great one, as he was taken from us unexpectedly over the weekend. We would like to lend our support to his family in order to help with his funeral expenses.

His passing was so sudden and came as a complete shock to all of us, so this is our way of lightening the financial burden on his family during this time of tragedy.

We want them to know that Nico had a positive impact on many of our lives in the community and we share in their loss & their grief.

Any contribution of support is greatly appreciated and allows us the opportunity to celebrate his life and memory.

Nico was one of the most giving, most motivating, and most inspiring people we had the privilege of knowing.

Nico was one of the greats! A very selfless individual, who was known for donating his time and efforts towards uplifting and inspiring those around him through his talents.

He was a skillful dancer in any genre, teaching youth new dance steps while growing their confidence & self-worth.

There was no one like you, Nico! You will be missed by many.

You came from the same small neighborhood we came from.

We use to run through all the same alleyways, we use to climb all the same trees!

You loved to dance! You inspired a whole generation of breakdancers in our area. They say you were the best.

You had this way about you that just made us want to be around you!
You had a wild nature, a Love for life!
You were always doing something, you were always moving...
...you were like the wind, Nico!

Summer days came and you would be out on the river everyday. Kayaking was one of your passions.
You knew how to read the water.
You would invite us along, carry us out on the water with you.
If we couldn't join you, you'd share with your photographs.
You were our guide!

Your ripples became waves bro, and you affected so many lives.

Our community lost one of our biggest inspirations over the weekend and many of us find ourselves questioning why?
Your energy was so pure.

We are still processing how one of the most inspirational and influential souls from our small Magic Valley community could be gone from us so suddenly.

You meant so much to so many. You made an impact on whoever's path you'd come cross, including people who barely knew you.
There was no one like you and we truly lost a friend today.

You inspired each and every one of us in so many different small ways and we can't believe you're gone...

...but you're not gone. You can't be. We just saw you the other day.

You were always up to something!

You had a big heart, a great heart. You were always joking & smiling and you had the type of laugh that resonated within all of us, once we heard it, we just knew you were having a great time. You were always ready to get the party live!

Our stories are the type of stories that don't make the news...but you had an impact on our lives nonetheless.

Our senses are stunned, our hearts are broken and some of us still can't comprehend how we could have lost someone so near & dear to us so unexpectedly.
We were shocked to hear of your passing Nico, one of our dearest brothers!

You were a dominant force in our small lives.

It is why we ask for the public's help like he helped countless others. His family continues to endure the hardship of Nico's death. And we would like to ask for help in covering the cost of his burial. Any amount would a Blessing toward relieving some of the hardship his Mom & Dad will endure. We stand behind Nico and his family, to help support just like he did for us.