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Maria Rivera Obituary

Rivera, Maria E. age 36, passed away July 30, 2003, dear daughter of the late Jesus and Felicita (nee Collazo), beloved mother of Jimmy and Marima, fond grandmother of Isys and Angelous, sister of Jose, Maximino, Dolores, Felicita (Steven) Angelini, Milagro (George), nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from The Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home, 1427 W. Chicago Ave., to Holy Innocents Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 312-666-2673.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2003.

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Sara Martinez

June 23, 2005

Dear Maria

Even though i knew you for a short period of time, I can tell you that you are missed so much not only by your family but from friends who loved you so much like myself.you are always in my prayers and i do believe that you are in a better place now and a lot happier.

you will always be remembered and loved.

live you Sara

Felita Angelini (Rivera)

June 23, 2005

My Dearest Sister Maria,

Oh, how I miss you so much. Life is never going to be the same with out you here.

I'm only grateful that you are no longer suffering, and are not up there alone.

I wish I could be selfish and keep you here with us, but God had other plans for you.

Just know that you are always on my mind, and forever in my heart...until the day that God calls for me and I join you and our father.

Rest in Peace my sweet sister, I love you always and forever!

Your sister, Felita

George Hancock

August 2, 2003

Maria....



Gonna miss you baby its not goodbye but I'll see you soon and im glad that you are no longer suffering that terrible pain keep an eye out for us and we'll see you on the other side.

hugs+kisses sis.....George

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