Lydia E. Figueroa

New Bedford - Lydia E. Figueroa, 67, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at home, after a long illness.
     Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Julian and Adelina (Nieves) Figueroa, she lived in the New Bedford area most of her life.  She was a homemaker.
     Lydia enjoyed music, watching T.V., especially soap operas, and family gatherings.  She was a very generous woman.
     Survivors include 2 sons, Angel M. Cordero and Danny L. Rivera; 3 daughters, Daisy M. Rivera, Yadiris Rivera and Amelia Rivera; 5 brothers, Geronimo, Francisco, Victor, Salvador and Hector; 3 sisters, Nelida, Iris, and Doris; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     Visiting hours are 6 to 9 P.M., Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Iglesia Nuevo Pacto, Nuevo Renacer, Inc., 1167 Phillips Rd., New Bedford, with a service at 8 P.M.; the Rev. Ramon Mancebo officiating.  Burial will be at 11 A.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford.
     Arrangements are with Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.  For condolences, please visit www.machnowskifuneral.com.

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