Obdulia Rivera

Obdulia Rivera (nee Serna), 78, of Delavan, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on April 25, 2023. Obdulia was born on September 5, 1944, in Mexico, to the late Rafela (Rodriguez) and Olivar Serna. She was united in marriage to Fundador Rivera in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband, Fundador, children, Araceli (Jose) Urban, Alicia Avila, Adrian Avila, Ismael (Oralia) Avila, Maria Leticia (Gabino) Gomez, Alma (Jose) Barrera, Marisol Rivera (Lance) Holden, and Teresa (Jesse) Raynoso, as well as 42 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olivar and Rafela Serna, sons Juan Martin, Juan Manuel, and Santiago, daughters Anna Maria and Carla, and her sister Elodia. Obdulia is remembered by her family and friends as a strong, independent, hardworking, and selfless mother. She had a talent for cooking, and found happiness in preparing meals for her family and church. Obdulia also had the gift of a green thumb, and loved spending time outside gardening and tending to her flowers. She will be remembered and missed by many. A visitation will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at East Delavan Baptist Church (3205 Theater Road, Delavan, WI 53115) with a funeral service at 12 p.m., officiated by Pastor Steven Hollenbeck. Burial at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Delavan. Potluck to follow at East Delavan Baptist Church, all friends and family are welcome. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva is proudly serving the family. Obdulia Rivera (de soltera Serna), de 78 aos, de Delavan, Wisconsin, falleci pacficamente en su casa, rodeada de seres queridos, el 25 de abril de 2023. Obdulia naci el 5 de septiembre de 1944 en Mxico, hija de Rafela (Rodrguez) y Olivar Serna. Se uni en matrimonio con Fundador Rivera en Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Le sobreviven su esposo, Fundador, hijos, Araceli (Jose) Urban, Alicia Avila, Adrian Avila, Ismael (Oralia) Avila, Maria Leticia (Gabino) Gomez, Alma (Jose) Barrera, Marisol Rivera (Lance) Holden, y Teresa (Jesse) Raynoso), as como 42 nietos, muchos bisnietos, otros parientes y amigos. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Olivar y Rafela Serna, sus hijos Juan Martn, Juan Manuel y Santiago, sus hijas Anna Maria y Carla, y su hermana Elodia. Obdulia es recordada por su familia y amigos como una madre fuerte, independiente, trabajadora y abnegada. Tena talento para cocinar y encontraba felicidad preparando comidas para su familia y la iglesia. Obdulia tambin tena el don de la jardinera y le encantaba pasar tiempo al aire libre haciendo jardinera y cuidando sus flores. Muchos la recordarn y la extraarn. El velorio tendr lugar el sbado 29 de abril de 2023 de 9 a. m. a 12 p. m. en East Delavan Baptist Church (3205 Theatre Road, Delavan, WI 53115) con un funeral a las 12 p. m., oficiado por el pastor Steven Hollenbeck. Entierro en el cementerio catlico de St. Andrews en Delavan. Potluck a seguir en East Delavan Baptist Church, todos los amigos y familiares son bienvenidos. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva se enorgullece de servir a la familia. Service Details. Visitation When Saturday, April 29th, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm Location East Delavan Baptist Church Address 3205 Theatre Road DELAVAN, WI 53115 Service When Saturday, April 29th, 2023 12:00pm Location East Delavan Baptist Church Address 3205 Theatre Road DELAVAN, WI 53115 Interment When Saturday, April 29th, 2023 12:00pm Location St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery Address DELAVAN, WI 53115