Maria Rivera, 82, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on June 12, 2022. She was born February 24, 1940 the daughter of Espiridion Cuen and Maria Cuen. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved spending time in the kitchen cooking, spending time with animals, and time with God.
Maria is survived by her children, Sandra (Jim) Toms, Nora Alvarez and Maria (Raul) Alcaraz; grandchildren: Elizabeth Sunderland, Heather Walker, Krystal Nietert, Victoria Alvarez, Rafael Luis Alvarez; Andrea Montenegro, Alyssa Navarro, Alexander Alcaraz. Great grandchildren: Malakai Sunderland, Selah Sunderland, Grayson Nietert, Isaiah Luis Montenegro, and Mateo Angel Rosales.
She is preceded in death by Pedro Rivera, her husband; Espiridion Cuen, her father; Maria Navarrette Hernández, her mother; and Alaina Marie Alcaraz, her grandchild.
A Graveside Service and interment will take place on Date Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 278 Ashland Ave, Aurora, IL 60505.