Margarita Joya (Merlo) De Rivera Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2025, Margarita Joya (Merlo) De Rivera (Carbondale, Pennsylvania) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Margarita Joya's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Margarita Joya's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her husband Napoleon Rivera. She is survived by: her children, David Rivera (Diana), Zoila Prudencio (Pedro), Armida Prudencio (Maximino), Joseâ (Alcides Rivera), Mayra (Adonay Rivera), Marta (Vilma Vasquez), Marlo (Virtudes Rivera), Yanira (Balmoris Rivera) and Maria (Manjel Rivera). She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc. (621 Main St, Simpson, PA 18407).
