Obituaries
Ruth (Rivas)Rivera, 76, of Bethlehem, entered eternal rest at her home on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Formally of the Bronx, New York and born in New York City in 1948, she was a daughter of Vicente and Sergia (Rivera) Rivas.
She was the wife of the late Wilfredo Rivera with whom she shared ten years of marriage prior to his passing in March of 1990.
Ruth was a 1967 graduate of Jane Adams High School in the Bronx, New York.
Ruth received her calling to serve her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of twenty-five and served him faithfully until her last breath…. over 50 years!
Ruth was very active in church ministry. She was affectionately known as “Mother Ruth.” She took on the motherly role to many who required love and affection. It was a title she held with pride. She actively volunteered many hours and occasions throughout the Lehigh Valley and countries out of the USA which included but not limited to: prison ministry; women’s ministry (The Nehemiah Wall); food bank, children’s Bible Sunday School; outreach; orphanages; Vacation Bible School and anything that would allow people to know and understand the wonders of Gods goodness! She often opened her home to those who needed a safe haven. She was never judgmental and loved the Lord with all her heart! She was a prayer warrior who could be found praying on her knees. She was an intercessor and enjoyed sharing Bible stories with others.
Ruth was an amazing woman and person. She was funny, loved to sing, dance, worship, read the bible, play innocent pranks on her family and friends. She was a fashionista at heart. She was adamant about wearing her Sunday best to church and events. She was a great friend, mother, mentor, Nana, sister, and aunt. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left behind to cherish fond memories include her children, Richard A. Roman and wife Lisette Roman, Demarie Roman, Alida Rivera, sisters Alida Rivera and husband Ruben A. Rivera, Jr., Eileen Marquez, daughter in law Melissa (Fontanez) Rivera; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and 3 Godsons. She was predeceased by her youngest son Wilfredo “Will” Rivera in September of 2023 as well as two sisters and two brothers.
There will be a calling period on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 12:00 P.M. at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA. 18037 (610-262-5081). A celebration of life funeral service officiated by Pastors Wanda & Ruben Felix will follow in the parlor at 12:00 pm. A procession which includes singing and the playing of musical instruments to follow funeral service at Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, 1851 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA.
In honor of Ruth's final wishes, her family requests that those in attendance refrain from wearing black attire for this is a celebration and not a day of mourning. Feel free to bring your musical instruments (tambourines/maracas).
Online memories, stories and condolences for the family may be shared at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay, PA. is honored to be overseeing the arrangements.
Previous Events
Visitation
21
Aug
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Per Ruthie's request we ask that all in attendance refrain from wearing all black. This is a celebration of her life and she wanted all to wear cheerful attire! :)
Funeral Service
21
Aug
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
In the event the funeral parking lot is full, you may park across the street in the Giant Supermarket Parking Lot.
Cemetery Details
Location
1851 Linden St
Bethlehem , PA 18017
