Ruth Rivera

Refugia (Ruth, Cuca) Del Rio Rivera born in National City on May 29, 1924, and has been a resident of National City, California for 94 years. Cuca died Thursday, the 22nd of February at her home surrounded by her family. Cuca was born to Rafael and Josefa Del Rio, was a faithful wife (Jose Manuel) and mother for over 70 years. Ruth loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Cuca also loved music and concerts and often went to see Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Ricky Martin and many others. She also loved going to the casinos in Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Barona.

She is survived by her daughters Delia, Dolores, Norma, Rebeca and sons Ralph and David. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, sister Dolores Buck from New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Manuel, her son Jose Manuel Jr. and Jose Manual III.

Services (viewing) will be held at Funerial de Angel (Berge Roberts) 607 National City Blvd., National City (619-474-6565), Thursday, March 8th from 5 to 9 pm. The church service will be held at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church 410 W. 18th St. National City (619-477-4520), Friday, March 9th, at 10:00 am and directly after the church service to Holy Cross Cemetery, 4470 Hilltop Dr. San Diego (619-264-3127).

Friends and family are invited to Cuca’s home 1130 East 21st Street, National City right after the cemetery services. Floral arrangements can be purchased at a discount and free delivery (mention Ruth Rivera) through Angel Petals, 1542 Highland Avenue National City (619-292-3111).