Nieves was born on February 5, 1936 in Sinaloa, Mexico. He passed on February 18, 2017 in Bakersfield, California. He immigrated to the United Stated in 1983. He worked in drywall construction until he retired. He became a U.S. citizen on February 4, 2008. Married to Flora Lopez; 11 children, 37 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and loved always.A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday February 27, 2017 at Mt. Vernon Apostolic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery (3700 River Blvd.) For additional information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 861-8200.Basham Funeral Care