Julie Rivera

Julie Rivera obituary, Pensacola, FL

Julie Rivera

Julie Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory - South Chapel on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Julie Morales Rijos Rivera died at the age of 91, on Friday, September 12, 2025 in her home at 4:00am surrounded by family. Julie was born in San Juan Puerto Rico on April 12, 1934. Julie is preceded in death by her father Esteban Rijos, mother Rosa Morales, siblings Rafael Rijos, Roberto Rijos, Johnny Rijos, Rosa M. Rios, and Santo Rijos undetermined. Julie is also preceded in death by her eldest daughter Vivian Susana Hughes. Julie was a beautician by trade after graduating from High School. She married the Love of her Life Gregorio Rivera currently 97 years of age.
Julie enjoyed gardening, cooking, and thrift shopping looking for treasures. Her 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren all agree that Julie was the best cook ever! She will be missed but never forgotten.
Visitation Services will be at 4:30-7:00pm on Monday September 29, 2025 at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home at 100 Beverly Parkway in Pensacola. Reverend Brandon Bures will celebrate burial services on September 30, 2025 at 12:00 at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home at 100 Beverly Parkway in Pensacola, with burial to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Humane Society, for Julie loved all animals including her dog Tomas, and her cat Kitty.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Gregorio Rivera, sister Ileana Rivera(Antonio), brother Enrique Rijos(Carmen), son Gregory Rivera wife Irene, daughter Milly Sessions husband Joseph, daughter Maria Agustin husband Juanito. Julie is also survived by 9 grandchildren Adrian Pubill, Joel Hughes, Tatiana Hughes, Jean Paul Agustin, Julie Marie Agustin, Serena Agustin, Christina Rivera Martin, Bryan Wheeler-Sessions, and Mark Sessions. In addition Julie is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren Ariana, Amelia, A.J., Harlee, Maverick, Lincoln, Viviana, Henry, Cooper, Dominic, Cheyenne, Esmeralda and Josefina.
Pallbearers shall be Adrian Pubill, Bryan Wheeler-Sessions, Stephen Hughes, Joel Hughes, Jean Paul Agustin, and Juanito Agustin. Honorary Pallbearer A.J. Pubill
Cemetery
Barrancas National Cemetery
1 Cemetery Road
Pensacola FL 32508
US
Visitation
Monday, September 29, 2025
5:00 PM -
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (South)
100 Beverly Pkwy
Pensacola FL 32505
US
(850) 432-6146
(850) 432-6337
Funeral Service
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
12:00 PM -
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (South)
100 Beverly Pkwy
Pensacola FL 32505
US
(850) 432-6146
(850) 432-6337
Funeral Home
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (South)
100 Beverly Pkwy
Pensacola FL - 32505
US
(850) 432-6146
(850) 432-6337
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