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RIVERA, ANITA MARIA March 7, 1912 to October 3, 2010 Anita Maria Rivera, who cherished her full and blessed life, died at the age of 98. She was born in Mexico City, and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 3, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George Rivera, founder of radio station XTRA and television station XETV. Anita is survived by her daughter Anita Stern, and son George Rivera, 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 9th, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church in North Park, 3585 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92014. She will be reunited with her husband George at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to organizations benefiting children such as Smile Train, are appreciated.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 7, 2010.

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Alan Taylor

October 11, 2010

As a child you were my second mother.
I will remember and love you all of my life.
I will see you in heaven.

Ginna Parker

October 7, 2010

You were my grandmas best friend Juanita Meza and my mom's madrina Blanca Meza de Mera. I have known you as I was growing up. You lived a full life and I always remember you as the Stunning Anita Rivera who was at all our parties, baptisms, weddings. You will be missed but now you will be joining your husband, my grandma and my mom. I know you all will be having a great time. My Condolences to your whole family.

Lisa Ferguson

October 7, 2010

I miss Abui, but comforted that she is at rest with her Heavenly Father, Pops, and all her family. We were incredibly lucky to share so many of her 98 years together.

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