Rafaela Rivera Obituary
The memory of Rafaela Rivera of North Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on March 22, 2026 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rafaela Rivera to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Rafaela's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Rafaela has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hermogenes Cortes and Lucrecia Zavala; and her sisters, Julia Morales and Lydia Zavala. She is survived by: her children, Migna Woodard (Tedd), Roberto Rivera, Angel Rivera (Theresa), Cynthia Rockingham (Greg), Joey Rivera (Sylvia) and Yvonne Rivera; and her brother Jose Antonio Figureroa. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
