Carmen Maria Rivera

She was the beloved daughter of Eduardo Ortiz and Teresa Trujillo. Carmen was a loving mother and a kind and generous friend to everyone who knew her. She was known for her God-given gift of creating beautiful works of art, infectious smile, great cooking, resolute strength, and resolute love.

Her legacy includes her surviving child, Melinda Rivera, and best son-in-law, Dennis Rivera; children preceded in death, Lorraine Hernandez and Eduardo Rivera; her grandchildren, William Rivera, Alexander Rivera (Samantha), Lorraine Rivera, Jasmine Rivera, and Kyla Kim (Benjamin); great-grandchildren, Zyon Troupe, Marquis Johnson, Jr., Emelise Johnson, Alaina Rivera, and Winter Kim; sons in love, Thomas Rivera (Marie), and Joseph Rivera, and son in love preceded in death, Daniel Rivera; surviving siblings, Olga Ortiz, Annie Rivera, and Eliud Ortiz, and many more family members and dear friends.

Soon, the family will announce when there will be a Celebration of Life Fellowship.

In memory of Carmen Maria Rivera, remembrance donations would be a blessing in lieu of flowers. They can be made to St. Jude Children's Research (stjude.org) or Calvary Chapel Español 4690 N State Rd 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (954) 905-5030 (https://calvaryftl.org/give/) select Español as the campus to give to.

Until we meet again. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18