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Elisa Rivera Manzano
September 05, 2019

Obituary

Elisa Rivera Manzano, 72, of Orlando, FL, formerly of New Bedford, died September 5, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Damian Rodriguez Rivera and Ventura Manzano Melendez, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Orlando eight years ago.

She was a loving, caring person who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include three sons, Nelson Robles, Sr. of Deltona, FL, Rafael Robles, Jr. of Fairhaven, and Heriberto Robles of Orlando, FL and one daughter Marilyn Sanders Robles of Acushnet; six brothers, Pedro Rivera of Fall River, Eduardo Rivera, Efrain Rivera, and Emilio Rivera all of New Bedford, Raul Rivera of Orlando, FL and Jose Rivera of Puerto Rico; three sisters, Rosa M. Cruz of Puerto Rico, Consuelo Manzano of Fall River, and Margarita Rivera of New Bedford; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was the wife of the late Rafael Robles and mother of the late Jose “Cheo” Robles.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 12 Noon at the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11AM - 12 Noon, prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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New Bedford, MA 02740
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