Carmen B. Rivera, 83 of Ocala, FL passed away on Sunday, Jan 25th at MRMC of Ocala, FL. Carmen was born in Loiza, PR , she left behind beautiful PR to better her life and her children's life,and moved to this area in 2011 from NY and was a retired factory foreman. Carmen enjoyed doing crafts with ribbons and cooking.Carmen is preceded in death by her daughter- Alma Guzman and parents Benito Rivera Rosa of Bayamon, PR & Evarista Parrilla Oquendo of Loiza, PR she is survived by her son Hector and his wife Virginia Guzman of Gainesville, FL., daughter- Mariam Garcia of Bronx, NY., sister- Juanita Rivera of PR, 5 grandchildren- Bruno Tavarez, Ashley Tavarez, Jason Rodriguez, Christopher Carrasqullo, Remington Fernadez, and 3 great grandchildren. Carmen was an Army Mother and Grandmother.
The family will be having a prayer service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Wed, Jan 28th at 7:00 pm. all are welcome to attend and celebrate with the family.