Josephine "Cheo" Rivera passed in peace to the lord on October 19, 2014. She met the love of her life, Leandro Sanchez, in 1979 and survived 35 years by his side.She is survived by her children who loved and cared for her; Luis, Rosemary, Raul and Jasmine.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Josephine who she will meet again at heaven's gates.She was adored by her 13 grandchildren, 6 great grand children and 8 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, various nieces and nephews and a multitude of other relatives and close friends. She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed.The family will accept friends at the Hodges Funeral Home, 14046 5th Street, Dade City Fl'., starting at 2 pm.The funeral service will be held at St. Anthony of Padua, San Antonio, Fl. on Thursday October 23, 2014 at 11:00 am, with interment immediately following at Chapel Hill Gardens,11531 US Highway 301, Dade City Florida."I am the soft stars that shine in the night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. "