Elvira M. Rivera

Born August 10, 1929, in Tulsa, OK, Elvira passed away October 29, 2026.  She married Raymond Rivera on January 6, 1950.  They raised 4 children, Christopher Ray (Sue) Rivera, Loretta Jean (Neal) Hallum, Carol Ann (Bill) Miller, and Thomas Lee (Rebecca) Rivera; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Esther “Stella” Silvas, and many nieces and nephews, as well as all of her close friends, the lunch bunch from Eastern High School, and traveling friends.  Elvira was preceded in death by her husband after 52 years of marriage.  She was also preceded in death by

Elvira worked as a counselor for the Lansing School District for many years.  She also worked with Michigan State University on many educational programs (TTT, UpWard Bound).    She organized many programs for the Latino Students and had a very active Latino Club.  Elvira was a member of the Moving On Club at St. Garard Church, and active with other activities.  She was also a member of the Association of Catholic Women for many years.  She was well known for her crafts.

Elvira’s family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow Hwy., Lansing, with the Rite of Committal to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard Church.