Yolanda Rivera of Somerville, September 14, 2021, at age 45.

Loving mother of Tatiana Rivera, Richard Guerrier, Destiny Augustin, D’mitri Augustin, and Aaliyah Augustin.  Cherished grandmother of Kyrie Ayden Guerrier. Adored daughter of Emilia Rivera and Alberto Velez. Beloved sister of Wanda Rivera, Noel Rivera, and Jennifer Rivera. Treasured aunt of Derrick Chance. Devoted longtime partner of Franzy Augustin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.  

Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at 10:00 am.

Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 11:00 am.

Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.  

Yolanda was known by her community as a caring teacher and administrator at the Elizabeth Peabody House, where she worked for over 12 years. She leaves behind a legacy of strength and love from all those who were lucky enough to meet her.  

Cambridge Massachusetts Covid – 19 guidelines, requires everyone attending MUST wear a mask while in the funeral home and in the church and suggest social distancing whenever possible.