Get To Know Pedro Rivera's Children and Grandchildren

Publish date: 2024-05-02

Pedro Rivera’s children are Pedro Rivera Jr., Rosie Rivera, Gustavo Rivera, Jenni Rivera, Juan Rivera, Lupillo Rivera, and Juan Carlos Rivera Alonso. He had Juan with his former girlfriend, Erika Alonso, and the rest with his first wife, Rosa Saavedra. He now has about 24 grandchildren who are keeping his legacy alive.

A famous Mexican Regional recording artist, Pedro Rivera is in his second marriage with Juana Ahumada (m. 2019). His first six children were born with his first wife, Rosa Saavedra and while they were married, he had an affair with a woman named Erika Alonso that led to the birth of a son in 2002.

His live child is not entirely accepted into the family, as such, he doesn’t get mentioned much when Pedro Rivera’s children are being discussed. Nevertheless, the singer’s children and numerous grandchildren are his biggest legacy despite having a great reputation in the entertainment industry.

How Many Kids Does Pedro Rivera Have?

Officially, it is on record that Pedro Rivera has six children. This is despite reports that there is a seventh one he had through an affair. Rivera’s six children were born during his marriage with his first wife, Rosa Saavedra, whom he met in the early 1960s. They didn’t date for long as they got married in 1963 when Rivera was just 20 years old.

During the early days of their union, the former couple resided in Mexico but moved to the United States in 1966. There, Pedro’s music career took off with speed. Meanwhile, before the family moved, Pedro Rivera and his first wife welcomed the first two of their six children. The other four were born in the United States, including the iconic Jenni Rivera.

Unfortunately, his marriage to Rosa hit the rock in 2008, after 45 years. They have since moved on with their personal lives but the children they share will forever connect them. The former couple was unfortunate to grieve the loss of one of their children.

Key Facts About Pedro Rivera’s Family

Family MemberRelation to Pedro RiveraDetails
Rosa SaavedraSpouseMarried to Pedro Rivera.
Jenni RiveraDaughter (Deceased)Born July 2, 1969; died December 9, 2012. A famous singer-songwriter, actress, television producer, spokesperson, philanthropist, and entrepreneur known for her work within the Banda and Ranchera music genres.
Lupillo RiveraSonBorn January 30, 1972. A well-known singer-songwriter in the regional Mexican music genre.
Juan RiveraSonBorn February 22, 1978. A singer and actor also active in the regional Mexican music scene.
Pedro Rivera Jr.SonA pastor and occasional singer, not as prominently involved in the music industry as his siblings.
Gustavo RiveraSonAlso involved in music, though less well-known than siblings Jenni and Lupillo.
Rosie RiveraDaughterBorn July 3, 1981. A television personality and businesswoman.

Meet Pedro Rivera’s Children With Rosa Saavedra

The six children of the iconic singer have all made him proud in their respective career pursuits. Meet them.

Pedro Rivera Jr.

Pedro Rivera is the first child that came out of Rivera and Saavedra’s union. He was born on April 20, 1964, about a year after his parents got married. Though named after his father, Pedro prefers to go by the name Pete Rivera to keep the focus on him and his career away from the shadow of his father’s illustrious career.

The younger Pedro Rivera was born in Sonora, Mexico, and spent his early childhood there before his parents immigrated to the United States when he was a little over two years old. The family settled down in Long Beach, California, where Pete completed his early education.

Pedro Rivera’s First Son is a Pastor and Singer

An apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree. Pedro Rivera Jr. has done well in his father’s shoes as a singer. Though his educational background is not well known, he has achieved a lot since his career took off. He launched his music career in 2002 and has become a voice to reckon with in the Latin music industry. He sings gospel worship songs, mostly in his Latin language. Some of his popular songs are Yo Le Alamo de Corazon and Yo te Agredesco among many others.

In addition to being a gospel singer, Pedro Rivera Jr. has also dedicated his life to working in the vineyard of God as a pastor. He is the pastor at First Love Church, Long Beach, California, and has been in that position for some years, about two decades ago.

Pedro Rivera Jr. is Married

Pedro Rivera Jr. has been married to his wife, Ramona Rivera, for over three decades. How they met and dated before they got married is not public knowledge but the couple has remained steadfast in love.

The union has also produced four children – three boys and a girl named Jessica, Petey, David, and Alejandro. Pedro Jr.’s children mostly stay off the media radar and nothing much has been revealed about them.

Gustavo Rivera is Pedro Rivera’s Second Son

Gustavo who is Pedro Rivera’s second child with Rosa was born in Mexico before his parents relocated to the United States. He was born Gustavo Lawrence Rivera on March 1, 1966.

Gustavo was still very young when his parents relocated to the United States the same year he was born. Thus, he grew up in the States where he also acquired his education.

Gustavo is a Musician

Just like his father and older brother, Gustavo followed the musical genes in the family and established his career in the industry. Through his father’s influence, Gustavo has been able to make a name for himself as a singer, releasing widely-loved albums and singles like Put My Head On My Shoulder, La Balanza, Amigo Mio, and El Billete.

While he may not be as popular as his dad, Gustavo has accomplished a lot in his career as a musician, and like his brother before him, he is staying true to his Latin roots.

Gustavo Rivera has been Married Since 1989

Pedro Rivera’s second son is also a married man. He has been married to Martha Duarte since 1989 and the union is blessed with a set of twins who are named Gustav Rivera Jr. and Karina Rivera, and they are remained their only offspring.

Gustavo’s twins were born in 1990 but the exact date and month of their birth are not known. In fact, their parents have made sure to shield them from public scrutiny.

Jenni Rivera is Pedro Rivera’s First Daughter 

Though she popularly went by the name Jenni Rivera, the singer was born Dolores Janey Rivera Saavedra. Jenni was born on July 2, 1969, in the city of Long Beach, California, United States. She was the third child of her parents and the first child of the family born outside their home country, Mexico.

Most parts of her childhood and education were spent and accomplished in Long Beach. Jenni was a student who had straight As in high school where she performed very well. However, she got pregnant at the age of 15 and had to drop out of school. She struggled to support herself and her child but never gave up on school, as she went on to take her GED at a continuation college where she was the class valedictorian.

Jenni enrolled to study Business Administration at Long Beach College where she earned her first degree. She briefly worked in the real estate industry before embracing the family business.

Jenni Rivera Was the Most Successful Singer Among Her Siblings

While she didn’t start early, Jenni made the most of her music career. She first worked with her father at his record label before her own music career was launched in 1992. She quickly rose through the ranks and became a queen in the Latin music genre.

Her first musical piece was a Father’s Day musical recording in her father’s honor. After that, she dropped her debut album, Somos Rivera (We Are Rivera) the same year. She went on to release many albums, including Si Quieres Verme Llorar (1999), Mi Vada Loca (2007), Jenni (2008), and Joyas Prestados: Banda (2011), the latter of which was her last album before her untimely death.

Through her exploits in the music industry, Jenni also received critical acclaim and was rated among the best Latin musicians. She also leveraged this popularity to appear in a lot of reality TV shows such as I Love Jenni. She also bagged a lot of awards and recognition in her lifetime, including winning 69 out of 113 award nominations that consist of 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 11 Billboard Music Awards, 18 Lo Nuestro Awards, and 7 Premios de la Radio awards among several more. She continued to win big posthumously.

She was Married Three Times

Jenni Rivera was married three times to three different men. She was first married to Jose Trinidad Marin, the father of her first child, Janney whom she had at age 15. After their wedding, they had two more children named Jacqueline (1989) and Michael (1991). A year after her third child was born, Jenni filed for divorce on the grounds that she suffered abuse emotionally and physically from her husband.

It took her five years to find love again, this time she married Juan Lopez in 1997. The marriage produced two children – Jenicka (1997) and Juan Angel (2001) but the union ended up in a divorce in 2003. She had filed for divorce in 2000, a year after her last child.

Jenni’s third marriage was to Estaban Loaiza, a baseball player whom she married in 2010. Sadly, their marriage crashed after two years. Their divorce proceedings were still ongoing before her tragic death in 2012.

Jenni Rivera Died in a Plane Crash

The Riveras were thrown into mourning on December 9, 2012, when it was confirmed that Jenni was involved in a fatal plane crash. The crash of the Learjet 25 claimed the singer’s life along with 6 other passengers in Iturbide, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The incident took place after her performance at the Monterrey Arena the previous day.

Her remains were buried weeks later at All Souls cemetery on December 31, 2012.

Lupillo Rivera

The fourth child and third son of Pedro Rivera, Lupillo was born on January 31, 1972, in Long Beach, California. His full name is Guadalupe Rivera Saavedra but he is professionally known as Lupillo Rivera.

An American by nationality, Lupillo graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1990. No further information exists about his educational background.

Lupillo Rivera is an Accomplished Musician

Pedro Rivera’s influence on his children is top notch and Lupillo is not left out. Despite his initial plans to become a restaurateur, Lupillo chose music and he is doing quite well in his career. He is only surpassed by the late Jenni when it comes to having an impact on the music industry.

Lupillo started his music career in 1995 and so far, he has dropped over a dozen albums to critical acclaim, including his 2010 album, 24 Horas. His many years in the industry have also earned him different awards, including a Grammy Award for his album, Tu Esclavo y Amo.

He is Currently Single But Was Married Twice

Lupillo got married for the first time at a young age in 1987 to Maria Gurrola. The marriage lasted for 15 years before it ended in divorce in 2002. Lupillo and his first wife had four daughters – Arena, Abigail, Angelica Marin, and Ayana before their divorce.

He went on to marry Mayeli Alonso in 2006 but the marriage also ended in divorce in 2018, after 12 years. His second marriage produced two children – a daughter named Lupita and a son named Rey.

Juan Rivera

Juan Rivera is the last son of Pedro Rivera and his first wife, Rosa Saavedra. He was born on February 22, 1978, in Long Beach, California, in the United States. He grew up with the rest of his siblings in Long Beach but details about his education have not been made public. However, we know that his music career started very early.

Juan Rivera Launched his Music Career as a Teenager

Pedro Rivera’s last son was 16 years old when his music career took off. He followed his father’s footsteps into the music industry just like his siblings before him. His first album was released when he was 18 years old and it’s titled El Altizador. Though he is yet to attain the level of success seen in some of his family members, Juan Rivera is doing a great job in the Latin music industry.

In addition to singing, he is also an actor. He has appeared in many films, including La dinastia de los Perez (1994) as Perez. He has also appeared in television series and the Billboard Latin Music Awards program.

Juan Rivera is Happily Married

Juan Rivera has been married to Brenda since 2010 but their relationship started more than a decade before their nuptial. They have been together for over 20 years and within that time, they welcomed four children – Marina, Divine, Frido, and Johnny.

After many years of living together, they finally solemnized their union in holy matrimony in 2010. They have remained happily married since then.

Rosie Rivera Is The Last of Pedro Rivera’s Children

Named Rosa Amelia Rivera at birth, Rosie is the last of Pedro and Rosa Saavedra’s six children. She was born on July 3, 1981, in Long Beach, California, where she grew up with her siblings.

Rosie’s educational background is not known to the public but it is common knowledge that she is the only one among Pedro Rivera’s children who didn’t follow the family tradition to become a singer.

She is a Businesswoman and Television Personality

Rosie Rivera is an accomplished businesswoman and reality TV star. She deviated from the family tradition of raising musicians and followed her passion instead. She first tasted the world of reality TV in 2012 on her older sister’s show I Love Jenni. At this time, she and her family were living in Jenni’s house so they joined the show. The show continued to air after Jenni’s death until the last filmed episodes were exhausted.

After her sister, Jenni passed on, Rosie became the Chief Executive Officer of Jenni Rivera Enterprises. Rosie held that position until 2021 when Jenni’s children accused her of misappropriation of funds which led to her resignation.

Rosie Rivera is also a published author. Her first book was published in 2016 and it’s titled My Broken Pieces: Mending the Wounds from Sexual Abuse Through Faith, Family, and Love. The book explores Rosie’s experiences of sexual abuse at a young age and how she was able to heal through the help of her faith and family.

Rosie Rivera is Married to Abel Flores

Rosie’s name changed to Rosie Flores in 2011 when she exchanged marital vows with Abel Flores. They have remained happily married since then and now have two children – a daughter named Samantha Chay Flores Rivera and a son named Elias Melek Flores Rivera.

Before she got married, Rosie dated a man named Chief from 2000 to 2003 and the relationship produced a daughter named Kassandra Rivera. Kassandra was born in 2003, the same year her parents parted ways.

Juan Carlos Rivera Alonso is Pedro Rivera’s Son Born Out of Wedlock

While most people know only the six children born during Pedro Rivera’s first marriage, there is a seventh child, a son named Juan Carlos. He had him through an illegitimate affair he had with Erika Alonso while he was married to Rosa. The affair might as well be the reason the marriage ended but they didn’t make it public.

Unlike Pedro’s first six children, nothing is known about the early life and career of Juan Carlos. It is also not clear if he has a good relationship with his father.

How Many Grandchildren Does Pedro Rivera Have?

Pedro Rivera is blessed with a big family and through his six children he has welcomed about 24 grandchildren. All his children with his first wife have started their own families, making him a grandfather of many.

Pedro Rivera is not just a loving grandfather, he has also become a great-grandfather. His lineage has further grown with the addition of six great-grandchildren namely Jaylah Hope Yanez, Luna Amira Marin Ibarra, Jenavieve Campos, Julian Joy Campos, and Jordan Campos. His granddaughter Jacqueline Melina Marin gave birth to four of them.

Pedro Rivera’s Grandchildren

Pedro Rivera’s Grandchildren are Also Keeping the Family Legacy Alive

It’s important to note that most of Pedro Rivera’s grandchildren are accomplished in the entertainment industry. Janney Marín River who is popularly known as Chiquis is the first daughter of the late Jenni Rivera who died in a plane crash. Like her mother, Chiquis has launched her music career and has been recording success stories ever since.

Chiquis is also a television personality but her music career takes the front seat. Her music career began in 2014 and her first single – Paloma Blanca was released as a tribute to her mother. Her debut album, Ahora, was released in 2015 and the same year, she released her memoir titled Forgiveness while another memoir titled Unstoppable came in 2022. She has performed on international television and her career has earned her two Latin Grammy Awards, two Lo Nuestro Awards, and a nomination at the Grammys.

As a reality TV star, she has her own show named Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C. She also appeared with her siblings on her mother’s reality show I Love Jenni. Chiquis and her younger sister Jacqie were victims of sexual abuse at the hands of their father who was later jailed for the crime.

Does Pedro Rivera Have a Child With His Current Wife?

Pedro Rivera has been married to Juana Ahumada since 2019 but the union has not produced any child, at least none known to the public. It may seem like the musician took his time after his first marriage crashed in 2008 before he found love again but the truth is that Juana has been in the picture all along.

According to reports on why his first marriage ended, Pedro’s first wife had accused him of cheating with his longtime assistant who happened to be Juana Ahumada. Rosa alleged that the affair had gone on for eight years and this later formed the basis of their divorce.

Pedro and Juana continued to nurture their love and later tied the knot in a quiet wedding ceremony in 2019. The singer has been married to Juana Ahumada since they tied the knot and no divorce rumors have emerged from their home. However, there are rumors that the couple is parents to a son whom they have hidden from the media.

The rumors about Pedro and Juana having a son together have remained unconfirmed as the couple has kept quiet about it.

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