Linda Christine Rivera

Linda Christine Rivera, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Adel Acres in Adel, Iowa.

Linda was born October 26, 1927, in West Des Moines, Iowa to Geronimo and Jessie (Rios) Hernandez. She has been a resident of the Des Moines area all of her life. She met the love of her life, Josequino “Joe” Rivera, and together they have shared 76 years of marriage. Linda owned and operated Linda’s Beauty Salon in Saylor Township for 17 years and then worked at Archie Brooks Community Center before retiring at the age of 79. She was a member of St. Anthony Parish in Des Moines and a strong Catholic woman. She enjoyed visiting Joe’s family in Mexico and attending all of the kids’ sporting events when she was able. She was a passionate cook and looked forward to cooking for her family on Sundays. Above all, she loved her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Phil (Chan), Felix (Diane), Frank, and Tim (Judy) Rivera; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Joe Rivera; great-grandchild, Richie; and daughter-in-law Debbie.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road, Des Moines, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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