With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria Maria Rivera Estela (Kannapolis, North Carolina), who passed away on September 4, 2022 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Justino Rivera and Teresa Rios; her children, Carmelo Rivera, Diana Rivera and Virgen Estela; and her siblings, Cecilia Rivera, Lourdes Rivera, Elba Rivera and Mario Rivera.

She is survived by : her husband Julio Estela of Walden, NY; her children, Maritza Rivera Arzola (Luis Arzola) of Passaic, NJ, Blanca Rivera of Salisbury, Carmen Rivera Dawkins (Ronald Dawkins), Julia Estela of Springfield, MA, Juan Carlos Estela of Walden, NY, Carlos Juan Estela of Scranton, PA, Jose Estela (Jeanette Estela) of Salisbury, NC, Justino Estela (Makisha Estela) of Concord and Hector Estela (Evie Estela) of Kannapolis, NC; and her siblings, Gladys Rivera of Caquas, PR and Hector Rivera of Bayamon, PR. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lady's Funeral Home & Crematory