Lydia Rivera passed away on November 1, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 67. She will be greatly missed, but the loving memories that we have of her will continue to live forever in our hearts.
Lydia was born on April 27th, 1957 in Ventura, CA. Lydia is survived by her husband Lupe Arevalo, her children, Michael, Elizabeth, and Veronica, her grandchildren (Sammy, Destiny, Alizae, Carlos, Marissa, Enry, Izabella, Mario, Manuel, and Alicia) and 7 great children. She is also survived by her siblings, Charlene, Margaret, Bertha, Julie, Bonnie, Patty, Star, Frank, and Daniel. She is preceded in death by her parents Francisco & Dora Rivera and sister, Lisa Rivera.
Lydia attended Oxnard High school and received her Child Development Certificate-Teacher from Oxnard College. Lydia worked as a Preschool Teacher at CDI (South Oxnard) for 24 years. Lydia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Lydia always displayed her beautiful smile and is known for her great sense of humor. Anyone who knew Lydia knows that she always put her family first and went out of her way to help them anyway she could. Lydia was everyone’s favorite tia (aunt) because she never turned anyone away. Lydia was also known for her great cooking especially her ham and cheese empanadas which her family is greatly going to miss.
Lydia was a great fan of the Dodgers and the Lakers and tried not to miss watching any of their games. In her younger days Lydia enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the Casino with her sisters. Lydia also enjoyed road trips and sight-seeing every chance she got.
As we deal with the loss of Lydia’s presence, we find peace in knowing that her spirit lives on as we treasure the great memories we have.
A memorial service will be held on Friday November 15 at 11:00 AM.
at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home (757 East Main Street Ventura). The Burial Service will follow at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home (2052 Howard Road, Camarillo) following the memorial service. A Reception will be held at CityView Workship Church of Oxnard, 2311 Statham Blvd. Oxnard.