Antonia R. “Irma” Rivera, 61, of Easton, died Monday, December 12, 2011 in her home.
Born: March 23, 1950 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Rivera and Carmen Ramos.
Personal: She was a selfless caregiver who had the least but gave the most.
Memberships: She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish.
Survivors: Three daughters, Omayra Rivera, Madeline Rivera and Wanda Rivera of Easton; two sons, Julio Rivera and Arthur “Bubbi” Keastead of Easton; her companion, Mario Maldonado; four brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 am Friday in St. Bernard’s Oratory, 132 S. Fifth St., Easton. Call 3 – 4:30 pm Thursday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and from 9:30 am until service time Friday in St. Bernard’s Oratory. Interment in Easton Heights Cemetery.
JoAnne Gerbino
December 13, 2011 at 8:05 pm
During my childhood I remember being with your family almost daily. Your home was my second home and you treated me no differently than you treated your own children. When I read that you had the least but gave the most…. that put it all into perspective and that is the gods honest truth. So we’re all grown up and times have changed and I haven’t seen you or your family in probably 20 years. I am very happy that I had seen you over this past summer and we got to talk and I got to see the kids. And there you were still doing what you do best taking care of everyone and keeping the family together. You have been an inspiration to me. May you now rest in peace. And please say hello to uncle Elwood and my grandmother who are all watching over us now. May your family find peace in knowing that you’re now with your loved ones in heaven. And maybe find comfort in all the fond memories.
Pam Mendel
December 13, 2011 at 9:49 pm
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless, Love Pam
Cathi Mendel
December 14, 2011 at 7:24 am
My heart goes out to you during your loss. You will be in my prayers. Love, Cathi
Sylvia Hodge
December 14, 2011 at 7:40 am
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go to the Rivera Family. I have no words for your loss. She was a mother figure and a wonderful person and her legacy will live on. You are all in my prayers. Rest in peace Ima.
Kris Caffrey-Starling
December 14, 2011 at 8:58 am
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Madeline and your family. Words can never replace your loss. I didn’t know your mother but I can see she was a wonderful women. You are in my prayers.
ty gibson
December 14, 2011 at 11:19 am
at a time like this words are sometimes hard to put together,but my prayers go out to the rivera family. she (your mother,irma) has placed a gift of life in each of her children, althou she is not here anymore she lives within all of you. may god bless you all
bonnie harrell
December 14, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Iirma ,
I will always remember our little talks at 6th st laundromat & you helped me with so many of my personal problems and always gave me a shoulder to cry on,
I will miss you dearly and love you always , byez until we meet in heaven .
Roberta Herscap (She knew me as Birdie )
December 15, 2011 at 9:08 am
I just want to say that she was a wonderful person and love everyone and always gave her heart to all that knew her. I personally spent many nights at her home back in the day and always treated me like her own family and my children. She wll be sadely missed but I know the family is griving so but god knows she will still be taking care of all of you from her new home above so you are all in my prayers and we can always celbrate her life by keeping all the memories of her in our thoughts everyday,She will be dearly missed but I will meet her again in heaven