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Aiban Rivera, 36

September 25, 2019

Aiban Rivera, 36, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born in New York, NY he was the son of Ivan Rivera and Rosa Melendez.
He was a barber, completing his training at Champ’s Barber School, and he loved what he did. Outside of work, he had a passion for music, most notably rap music. Not only did Aiban listen to rap, but he also composed his own raps, writing the lyrics and producing the music. His rap was heavily routed in his Christian faith. In addition to rap music, Aiban was heavily interested in fashion. He collected hats and sneakers and was always seen sporting chains with crosses. He was very devout to his Lord and Savior. He attended and worked at the Worship Center. A joker at heart, Aiban loved to laugh and spend time with friends. His children were the most important thing to him. He cherished spending time with them, especially when they would play basketball and make music together.
Aiban is survived by his loving parents; Ivan and Rosa, his children; Xavier, Jennasely, Elisha, Aviana, Aiban Jr., Jacob, David, and Jeremiah, and his siblings; Ivan Jr., Roselyn, Alexander, Ivan Yacet, Evanesse, Wendy, Laura, Jonathan, Barbara, and Gabrielle.
A Funeral to celebrate Aiban’s life will be held Monday, September 30, 2019 at 7:00pm at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory located at 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. Guests will be received for a time of viewing starting at 5:00pm. Interment will be held at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery on Tuesday at 10:30 am. Guests wishing to be a part of the procession will gather at the funeral home at 10:00am.
Aiban’s family would like to thank everyone for their generous donations.

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September 25, 2023

Hey uncle it’s Ivyani I have missed you a lot and I wish you where here so we could talk like we Used to I will always remember you and I wish to see you in heaven forever in your name♥️Ivyani i wish you could see me now

March 10, 2021

Hi it is ivyani we all miss you especially your parents I hope to see you in heaven I will pray each single day to not cry and have depression The only pictures I had of you are ruined because I broke  the phone.
Ivyani

February 04, 2021

Miss you love you to see you in hving
Ivyani

October 02, 2019

You will be missed so much and you were an Amazing nephew your smile your jokes and the great father and son that you were you will always be remembered by everyone who knew you..God Bless…
Titi S.B

September 30, 2019

My Deepest and Sincerest and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire Family. May the Lord Comfort and bring Peace to each and everyone Especially to his Children whom he Loved with all his 💝
Susie Lugo

September 30, 2019

So sorry for the lost🙏 may the family be comfort by his memory😇😇😇😇
Edna

September 30, 2019

I got to know Aiban from Celebrate Recovery in Lancaster. I was always drawn to him- especially his love for his children. I saw him 4 weeks ago at the probation officers office. He didn’t look good. I asked him how he was. He said ‘I go to the Worship Center’. I found out about his passing yesterday; my heart is broken for him- and the family he left behond. But I do know this; though he couldn’t kick his addiction, I know he loved Jesus. We will see him again… Hal Maynor

September 30, 2019

I praise God for Aiban…..I know he was saved. ..I had the humble honor of being his pastor for a short while and knew his heart…. May God’s comfort cover the family…..
Pastor K. Brown, Sr. Kingdom Life Assembly

September 30, 2019

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FLY HIGH SHORTY ROCK..MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY GOD BLESS NOEMI RODRIGUEZ AND FAMILY🙏🙏
Noemí Rodríguez

September 29, 2019

I pray God’s peace and comfort for your family during this difficult time. 
From Reuben, worship center church friend!!
I will miss him.He was a great friend!!

September 29, 2019

Our hope is that our Lord brings the everyone the much-needed peace during this sad time. We would like to extend our sincere heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends.
Gus & Mel

September 29, 2019

My Condolences to The Entire Family.Rosita & Kids…I understand that it’s hard but GOD IS ON COTROL….I FEEL THE PAIN.HE WAS LIKE MY SON TOO..I TOOK CARE OF HIM WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE .BUT GOOD BOY…..REST IN PEACE..AIBAN.AND FLY VERY HIGH.HE WILL BE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. LOVELY FAMILY….MILLY
 

September 28, 2019

behalf of my family without the family we would like to give our condolences  Rivera Meléndez and all is expended friends and family and this time of sadness we pray for he’s in the midst of the storm and that we have his immediate family and his children in prayer very hard for the family to lose someone we love so much and I want to thank them for being my brother in Christ and my friend
Ivan Acosta/Velez

September 28, 2019

So sorry for your loss Ivan and family may he RIp 
Lee Santana

September 28, 2019

i love you brother and I can only find comfort knowing your with our father in heaven. I will forever love you and miss you! 
Danitsha Cuff

September 28, 2019

My condolences to the Family, I’m really sorry to hear this.   I think aiban one time ask for prayer and we did pray for him.  I remember  He had his children with him when he came to Itlm.  Lord receive him in the heavens,  for now He can receive a new life,  where there are no more suffering  no more tears but a new life with the mighty God. .  Rev.  Amen 
Gladys

September 28, 2019

My deepest condolences to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Shorty Rock-a childhood friend. You were hilarious and a very unique individual. For this you were very loved by many. Friend you will never be forgotten. Sleep in peace 
Mimi

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Monday, September 30, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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Tuesday, October 01, 2019
10:30 AM
Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery
11 Greenfield Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
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