HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Demetria R. Rivera passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 88. She was born on October 8, 1927 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Demetria loved to cook for her family and friends. Her mouth-watering, Puerto Rican dishes were her specialty. Demetria is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Victor Rivera Quiles; son, Victor Rivera; daughters, Ivette Rivera and Sonia Rivera Miller; granddaughters, Michelle Beck, Lacey Miller, and extended family in Puerto Rico. Funeral services will be held 12 PM, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Lumpkin Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at 11 AM until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Demetria Rivera to Operation Smile at 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or Padres del Espiritu Santo, 75 Calle Ruiz Belvis, San Juan, PR 00917.
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I am so sorry for the loss of you Mother, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
DANA ORANDER
July 12, 2016
Sonia, We are so sorry for your sudden loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for peace and comforting for you and your family. Love you!
Mark Bost
July 6, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We love you Sonia. Please let us know if we can help.
Deborah and John Wall
July 6, 2016
I am so sorry for the unexpected loss of your mom she was an outstanding person and know the Lord has a new Angel in heaven
Olga Shumate(Covington, GA
Olga Shumate
July 6, 2016
Sonia, Victor, Ivette, Lacey and family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Embrace your beautiful memories and may it give you strength at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do... all our love Sendi Kody & Shay Goss
Sendi Goss
July 5, 2016
Sonia and Family, We are very sorry for the sudden loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord give you much strength and guidance during this most difficult time. Love Madeline West and Family.
July 5, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dianne Egan
July 5, 2016
Janet and Charlie's hearts go out to your Family at this time. We love you very much, and offer our sincerest condolences.
Charles and Janet "Mathis" Martin
Janet Martin
July 5, 2016
Celia Velez
July 5, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Rivera family. To those who knew her very well, she was a true and sincere friend. Rest in peace, Demi, and may God bless you.
Celia Velez
July 5, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Elliott Sons Funeral Home
July 5, 2016
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