Jane Torres Rivera's Obituary
Jane T. Rivera a San Leandro, California resident entered into rest Sunday, December 30, 2001 in San Leandro. Born in El Paso, Texas on March 11, 1916, she was 85 years of age. Jane's great joy in life was cooking for anyone who walked into her kitchen. She loved working in her garden, sewing, reading her bible and watching her novels on television. She enjoyed talking and laughing with her family and countless friends. She also was a secretary at her Pentecostal Spanish speaking church. She was a very active member of her church for many years.Loving mother of Barbara Lewis of Union City, Ca., Gloria Leon of San Leandro, Ca., and Frederick Rivera of Oxnard, Ca.. Dear sister of Annette Rivera of Dublin, Ca., Frances Rocha of San Leandro, Ca., Bernie Benitez of Whittier, Ca., and John Benitez of La Grange, Ca. Devoted grandfather of eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Her husband of 25 years, Frederick Rivera preceded her in death. Her son Daniel Rivera and two brothers Jessie and Daniel Benitez preceded her in death.Friends are welcome to attend a Funeral service Monday, January 7, 2002 at 12:00 noon in the Reflection Chapel with interment to follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park."Service of Marked Distinction"
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