Julia Maria Rivera
July 4, 1959 - September 1, 2021
Julia Maria Santiago Rivera, 62, passed away September 1, 2021. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Luz Maria Vasquez Santiago and the late Conception Santiago, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Surviving are one daughter, Rosemary Rivera of Deer Park, NY; one son, Jeremy Rivera of Greer; two brothers, Herbert Santiago of FL; Louis Santiago of NY; one sister, Maria Colon (Wilfredo) of FL; and one grandchild, Benji Rivera. Mrs. Rivera was predeceased by one brother, Ernesto Santiago. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church conducted by Father Michael Cellars. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. The family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to Angelman Syndrome Association, 3015 E. New York Street Suite A2 #285 Aurora, IL 60504. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Julia Maria Santiago Rivera, 62, passed away September 1, 2021. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter of Luz Maria Vasquez Santiago and the late Conception Santiago, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Surviving... View Obituary & Service Information