Born in The Philippines on November 24, 1958 and died at her residence in Rowlett, Tx on April 1, 2013 at the age of 54. After graduating from college, she worked in sales and advertising. Survived by husband, Antonio Rivera; daughter, Therese Marie; son, Marlowe Anthony; sisters, Marilow, Dorothy, Daisy, Bernadette and Timonet; brothers, Florentino Blando, Jr. and Gene Blando. Visitation from 5:00 until 8:30 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the funeral home with a rosary beginning at 7PM. Funeral Mass 10AM Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3905 Hickox Road in Rowlett, Texas. Interment at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rowlett.