Hector Luis Rivera

Hector Luis Rivera, born September 17, 1940, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 13, 2026.

Hector will be remembered with deep love by those who knew him and by the family he held so close throughout his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Rivera, and by his daughters, Brenda Lusink and her husband Glenn, Shannon Hill and her husband Will, Christina Penn and her husband Victor, and Cynthia Kiddey and her husband Robert. His legacy also lives on through his nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, each of whom carries forward a part of his love and life. He is also survived by his sisters, Julia Rodriguez, Maria DiBenedetto, and Milagros Delio, as well as numerous nieces and nephews who will remember him with affection.

He was preceded in death by his father, Luis Rivera; his mother, Julia Rivera; his brother, Angel Rivera; and his sister, Olga Rivera. Their memories remained part of the story of his life, and now he is reunited with them in peace.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Hector at a visitation on November 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Maitland Chapel, 9001 Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida 32751. A Mass will be held on November 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 575 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, Florida 32708. Interment will follow from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at All Faiths Memorial Park Cemetery, 1390 Park Drive, Casselberry, Florida 32707.

Hector’s life will be cherished in the hearts of his family and all who had the blessing of knowing him. May his memory bring comfort, and may he rest in eternal peace.