Sylvia Rivera Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Sylvia Rivera of Tempe, Arizona, whose life came to an end on February 13, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia Rivera to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Sterling Rivera and Reynaldo Estrada Peralta; her son Jack Jr.; her grandson Nathan; and her siblings, Daniel, Melva and Robert.
She is survived by: her husband Charles Rivera; her children, Michele, Michael Sr., Bernice, Angel and Micheal Sr.; her grandchildren, Kanya, Megan, Feliciana, Micheal Jr., Lorenzo, Lena, Maurice, Kevin, Jordan, Kiana, Marissa, Daniella, Saul and Angelena; and her siblings, Veronica, Reynaldo, Marlene, Georganna, Leonard, Harold, Barney and Kylene. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and her husband.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Tempe Mortuary (405 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282).
