Martin Rivera Ortega

Martin Rivera Ortega obituary, Bethlehem, PA

Martin Rivera Ortega

Martin Ortega Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Herron Funeral Home on Jun. 2, 2025.

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Martin Rivera Ortega, 70 of Bethlehem passed away on May 30, 2025.
Martin was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on June 15, 1954, son of the late Pedro Rivera and Antonia Ortega.
Survivors: Sisters Carmen Rivera, Irma Rivera and Maria Fontanez wife of Roberto; brothers Pastor River husband of Maria, Jesus Rivera husband of Sonia, Cruz Rivera husband of Rosa, Andres Rivera husband of Norma, Raymond Rivera, Hector Rivera husband of Carmen and Luis A. Rivera husband of Eladia; nieces and nephews Juan Rivera, Danny Rivera, Wanda Rivera, Manny Rivera, Denise Vasquez, Joel Rivera, Jose Rivera, Joany Rivera, Yanira Rivera, Javier Rivera, Maria Rivera, Hector Rivera, Orlando Rodriguez, Jorge Caldero, Miguel Rodriguez, Bri Rodriguez, Stephanie Fontanez, Alexis Olivera and Luis Rosado.
Predeceased by a sister Luisa Rivera, brother Pedro Rivera, nieces Lourdes Rivera, Denise Vazquez, nephews Martin Rivera, Josean Rivera, Danny Rivera and Raymond Rivera.
Viewing & Service: Tuesday June 3, 2025, viewing 2-3:15PM followed by the Funeral Service at 3:30PM all at the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Streets Bethlehem, PA 18018.

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