Margarita, age 89 passed on August 27, 2020. She was born to Luis Rivera and Carmen Afanador in Utuado, Puerto Rico on February 23, 2020.

She married Angel Rivera on September 24, 1949. She is survived by her three children, Carmen Lea (William-deaceased) of Bedford, Ohio, John Rivera (Beth) of Parma Hts., Ohio, Angelo Rivera (Maria) of Tampa, Florida; Brother Jose Pagan (Doris) of Cleveland, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, son-in-law, grandson and other siblings. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday September 2, 2020. Graveside service will begin at 11:00a.m. A luncheon in her honor will follow.