
She was preceded in death by her husband Malaquias L. Rivera (’79), her parents, Edwardo and Lucia M. Carbajal of Sierra County; also preceded in death are her sister Sara Tafoya; a sister and brother in-law Lily and Diego Montoya; and a nephew, Larry Montoya.
She is survived by her son, Ronald T. Rivera (Corina); her daughters, Deborah Ann Madrid (Robert T.) and Dawna R. Reyes; also surviving her are her four granddaughters, Rhiannon and Layla Reyes and Melissa and Whitney Madrid.
Private family funeral service mass will be held, with the Rite of Committal and interment at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donation be made to the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345, or the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces Foundation 1-575-523-7577.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels