Mercedes Rivera Maniego

Our Mommy, Our Lola Mercedes (Ched) Maniego was born on September 4,1934 in Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Fondly called “Mommy” and “Lola”, Ched was the matriarch of a very large family. Together with her husband, Romeo Maniego, they raised nine children and were surrounded by the love of twenty-four grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Ched was known for her classic beauty and sweet, loving nature. She had a huge heart for everybody, especially the poor. Ched was an amazing cook, and her style of cooking can never be replicated by anyone else. There was never any recipe, just her special touch. Her own favorite foods were anything vegetables and fish. In her younger days, she loved to dance the tango with her husband, Romeo. Her happiness came from being around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her frequent lines were “My children are my only treasure”, and “I am happiest when we are all together.” She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Romeo and their children: Linda, wife of her late son, Arthur, and their children: Andrew, Carol, and Beng and her husband, Andy; great- grandchildren: Gabriel, Carl, Bryan, and Beatriz. Catalina and William and their children: Kathy, Sabrina and her husband, Terrence; and John; great- grandchildren: Troy, Renee, Kal, and Temante Isagani and Babette and his children: Jeng and her husband, Woody; Abby and her husband, Darwin; Warren and his husband, Abdul; and John and his wife, Mia; great-grandchildren: Isaack, Ilanna, and Isla Rosita and George and her children: Jeffry and his wife, Stacy; and Jennifer and her husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren: Kaili, Kalea, Luana, Mason, Connor, and Madison Bot and Bobby and their children: Rica and her husband, Grant; Robert, and Ranessa; great-grandchildren: Remy, Gia, and Radley Sally and Allan and their children: Sarah and Sarina Tito and Grace and their children: Miko and Raffy Jun and Eyah and their children: Patrick and Andrea Edith and Buck and their children: Brian and his wife Mikaela; Martin, and Andrew. Celebration of Life Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Holy Family Catholic Church (Daily Chapel) 5125 South Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, Florida 32819 VIEWING 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for family only 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM For All FUNERAL MASS 2:00 PM White Top / Dress, please No flowers, please To join the livestream copy and paste this link on your browser: https://vfc.zoom.com/j/94968636934?pwd=eTF2UnBYREhYMVVHVmNBQ1ZsYVpJZz09&from=addon

Mercedes Rivera Maniego

September 4, 1934 - December 15, 2022