Maribel Ignacia Rivera, 32, of Kennewick, WA, earned her wings on December 18, 2021. She was born in Pasco, WA, on July 15, 1989, to Abel Dagoberto Rivera and Irma Rivera. Mari was born and raised in the Tri-Cities she graduated from Pasco High and some of her hobbies and interests were hair and makeup, music, and her family, she was very proud of her children and the amazing people they will become. Mari was a beautiful soul that was full of laughter and joy. Her most prized possessions were her children. She would make them feel as comfortable as possible. Her deepest desire was making sure they were safe. Mari had the ability to bring a smile to anyone that had the chance to meet her. She was full of ambition and aspiration on becoming a well-known make-up artist. Recently she had a goal of helping other like-minded woman on overcoming minor setbacks in life. We are proud to have known her and the impact she had on our lives. She is survived by her children, Leiloni Irma Rivera, Eduardo Rivera, Messiah E. Lopez, Romeo Giovanni Lopez and Kaleb Edgardo Lopez. She is preceded by Maria Eluteria Rivera and Abel Rivera. "My mom flew through all of the darkest, coldest rainy days like a butterfly. My mom worked with her makeup brush like she was painting a masterpiece. My mom's love for me and my brothers ran deep like the ocean's blue. May her soul rest in peace." – Leiloni