Visitation Information

Lazara Rivera Jimenez

Passed away on April 10, 2024

Lazara Rivera Jimenéz, age 88, late of Benito Juarez, Nuevo Ideal Durango, Mexico, passed away April 10, 2024. Loving mother of Ma de los Angeles Diaz Rivera, Juanita Diaz Rivera, and Manuel Diaz Rivera. Cherished grandmother of Rosy Mercado, Idalia “yaya” Velez, Martin Lopez, Zergio Velez, Yvette Lopez, Yanira Diaz, Nico Amparo, Santiago “Chago” Velez, Claudia Diaz, Ivan Diaz, and Isaac Diaz. Adored great grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Dearest sister of late Ramon Rivera, late Ingracia Rivera, Francisca Rivera, late Ma de la Luz Rivera, late Salvador Rivera, Felix Rivera, Teresa Rivera, and Cheto Rivera. Lazara loved to crotchet, embroider, sew, and was known for being an avid walker. While in Mexico she was an avid parishioner of Santo Niño church. Visitation Friday, April 12, 2024 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com