Jenni Rivera's youngest child, her son Juan Angel, was only 11 years old when she died in December 2012. His older siblings stepped up and stuck together to take care of their baby brother, who's usually called Johnny. Chiquis Rivera, who is Jenni's firstborn, filled the role of his legal guardian after their mom died in a plane crash. Not only was Chiquis a great big sister, but she also fulfilled the duties of a mom so her little brother didn't feel the void as much. Nothing can replace a mother's love, but Chiquis sure seems to have done her best.
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Now that Johnny is an adult, it seems like their bond is tighter than ever. They are both constantly expressing the love and admiration they have for one another and the appreciation they feel for having the relationship they have as brother and sister.
They are so close that Chiquis even calls him her "little life partner." So sweet! The Rivera siblings have remained so united after the tragic loss of their mom and it really warms our hearts. Chiquis has become the heart of the clan, and her adorable bond with her little brother is really proof that family comes first for them.