Adela C. Rivera, age 94 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving children.

Adela was born in Don Alonso, Puerto Rico to the late Manuel Cruz and Elivra Toro.  She moved to Vineland in 1968 to make a home and be with her family.  Adela was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile, she only spoke kind words and loved everyone.  Adela found comfort and peace in reading the Bible.  She also enjoyed doing puzzles and sharing time with her family and friends.

Adela was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Pastor Serafin Rivera and by her daughter Abigail Bermudez.

Adela will be forever cherished and remembered by her 7 children; Noemi Rivera of Vineland, Elba Iris Bailey and husband Charles of Orlando, FL., Serafin Rivera Jr. and wife Iris Rivera of Sarasota, FL., Benjamin Rivera and wife Elsie of Orlando, FL., Ruben Rivera of Vineland, Michael Rivera and wife Kelly of Newfield and David Rivera and wife Maribel of Orlando, FL.  She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and her sister Pura Rodriguez and husband Felipe of Puerto Rico.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 7th at 1:00 pm at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, with Rev. Robert Velazquez officiating.  Interment will follow in Siloam Cemetery.  Family and friends may gather from 12:00-1:00 pm at the funeral home.

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Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.