Carol Ann Rivera, 71, Enjoyed Bingo and Reading
Carol Ann (nee Keener) Rivera, 71, of Lorain, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a long illness.
Carol was born on August 28, 1949 to Agnes and Arthur Keener in Lorain, Ohio. She enjoyed bingo, reading, going to church and watching classic and soap operas television shows.
Surviving are her children, Margarita Martinez of Florida, Sandra Asbury of Lorain, Gloria Morse (George) of North Ridgeville, Angel Rivera Jr. (Julie) of Norwalk, Mark Rivera (Adah) of Hillsboro, Wisconsin; sisters, Virginia Jordan, Patricia Rodriguez, Sandra Keener, Kathy Keener, brothers Michael and James Keener of Lorain,; grandchildren, Angel Alexander, Ashley, Kristina, Matthew, Eryca, Angel III, Myra, Destiny, Jeremiah, Jordan, Taylor, Lily, Liam and Tirzah and 17 great grandchildren.
Other than her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years Angel Luis Rivera Sr. in January of this year and her son-in-law Robert Asbury.
Her family will receive friends Friday, December 18 from 8:30 until 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. Father William A. Thaden, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst. Masks and social distancing are required.
Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
Funeral arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain. For expressions of sympathy and further information, please visit Reidyfuneral.com.