Esperanza Rivera was born on June 12, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth Rivera and Julio Perez. Esperanza is the first-born daughter of 3 and the most loved “Titi” of 12 nieces and nephews. She was a brave, generous person with a heart of gold.
Esperanza “Baby Girl” Rivera aka Beautiful Green-Eyed Baby, was my warrior that was so brave. My heart is hurting without you, I hope to see you in heaven. Love you eternally love always Mommy.
My beautiful older sister has always been the inspiration to keep me going with all life has thrown my way to knock me down. She’s not gone as she will always live on in mine and my kids’ hearts. Te Amo Siempre Sis. Until we meet again. Love Jacque.
I miss my sister so much. The way she would listen without judgement. She will forever be in my heart and her memory will never be forgotten. Until we meet again. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BIG SISSI! Love Stephanie.
You were and always will be the best “Titi” anyone could ever ask for. You had the most loving and caring heart. You will forever be greatly missed by all your nieces and nephews and will never be forgotten. As we all can see God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best. I love and miss you more than words could ever describe. Love, your munchkin.
Esperanza is survived by her mother Ruth Rivera and two sisters: Jacqueline and Stephanie Rivera. Esperanza’s son Julio Hill and daughter MiAmor Clash will always love and cherish all of the great times and precious memories they shared with their mother. As a close-knit family Esperanza will be dearly missed by five nieces: Trinity Rivera, Destiny Flynn, Sareena Glass, Jordyn Glass and Gabriella Rivera. Esperanza will also be dearly missed by seven nephews: Josiah Rivera, Jeremiah Flynn, Malykai Glass, J’angelo Rivera, Isayah Rivera, Ja’mir Rivera and Denzel Reasby.
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