Esther Rivera

Esther Rivera, 80, of Santa Fe, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 7, 2010 from terminal brain cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Maximiliano and Trinidad Rivera, brothers Tony Rivera, Pete Rivera, Fred Rivera, and Alphonsito Rivera, and a very close aunt Lusita Maes. Esther was born in Santa Fe on September 6, 1929. She worked for more than 50 years at Sweet Brian and JC Penny. She was a well-known lady and was loved by all. Esther was a very big hearted, loving woman and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her was very blessed. She had 14 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. She is survived by her sister Socorro Baca, brother Max Rivera and wife Lois, niece Trinidad Maes, great nephew Juan Carlos Maes, close aunt Toni Maes, and sister-in-law Gertrude Rivera. A Rosary was recited on February 9, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on February 10, 2010. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial followed at Rosario Cemetery.