Lupita R. Rivera

Lupita Rivera, 84, of Globe, Arizona, become our angel on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Tia and friend to the many lives she touched over the years. Lupe is preceded in death by the love of her life, her beloved husband Manuel, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Her father and mother, Miguel and & Consuelo Rivera, brother Miguel ‘Mike’ proceed her to heaven.

Lupe is survived by her children, daughter Teresa & Don Wilson, granddaughter Joy Wilson-, Sons; Manuel ‘Manny’ & Jennifer Rivera & granddaughter Hope Rivera; Roberto ‘Bobby’ & Patty Rivera, grandsons Tommy Rivera & Warren Rivera; Michael & Paula Rivera, granddaughters Maggie & Chris Thayer & great grandchild Stella Thayer; Nina Rivera, Grandsons, Michael Rivera, Ryan & Kristin Rivera, Noah Rivera. Surviving sisters Lucy Kin, Marta & Ben Barela and brother George V. Rivera.

Lupe was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was the household manager for her children, the chauffer for all the activities from school club events; to Basketball, Baseball & Football practices and games, Summer Little League & Babe Ruth baseball day & night. Always helped with the concession stands & preparing food for the summer baseball leagues.

Mom always helped with Church events at St. Ambrose in Tucson or Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Miami, Az. Mom was known for her handmade/homemade flour tortillas, Chimichanga’s, Albondigas & tacos. She loved doting on her children and watching them grow & mature into young adults, she missed them so much when we all went away to college, we kids missed her very much when we left.

Mom loved Dad so much, as it was easy to see the love she had for dad, through it all and during her 63 years of marriage, she adored her high school sweetheart, Manuel. They prayed together nightly by holding hands and leaning their heads together. Mom is home now with Dad,

We miss you Mom & Dad dearly, as your children we know how blessed & fortunate we have been to have you both caring and loving us through our childhood and as adults. You both are our examples of ‘loving & giving’ parents & marriage partners by your dedication and love to each other and that same love your shared with us, our children and our family.

We love you & miss you 'Mom’ - Teresa, Manny, Roberto & Michael

In lieu of flowers, you can donate to one the following organizations:  

• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society https://www.lls.org
• Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Miami, AZ https://www.ourladymiami.com