Esther Rivera, age 73 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico; daughter of Doming Rosario and Emerita Matos. Esther is the mother of Ruben Ruiz, Jr., David Ruiz, Evelyn Ruiz and Sonia Merced; the grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 11. Her services are to be held privately and at the convenience of family. Please explore her online memorial page where you may share your memories, prayers and so much more found EXCLUSIVELY at www.luzdepaz.com