Rivera, Christine Ann (nee Hoefler), 58, passed away on October 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Florence and Raymond Hoefler and her nephew Jack Heath. She is survived by the love of her life, her loving husband of 23 years, Daniel Rivera; sisters Bonnie Hoefler (Jack Trytten); Deanne Heath (Brian); Alison Hoefler (Al Ebeling); Leslie Guerrero; sons Nicholas Dawson-Rivera and Jesse Dawson-Rivera; niece Jamie Heath; nephews Raymond Samples and Kyle Samples; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Christine was extremely creative, computer and technically savvy, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. With a tremendously generous heart she loved doing things for the children in the neighborhood. Honest and happy, Christine cheered all around her with her infectious laugh. Her love for her husband, her family and friends was unlimited. Christine’s marriage to Daniel made Daniel the luckiest and happiest man alive. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Angel Fund of The Animal Coalition of Tampa, 1719 West Lemon Street, Tampa, FL 33606.
