Hector Manual Rivera, 80, of Breinigsville, died Sept. 4, 2026, peacefully in his home. He was the husband of Cruz (Rosado) Rivera. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix Rivera and Ramona Cruz.

He was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Assembly of God Church in Allentown.

H is survived by his wife; children, Yvette Torres, Suzy Garayalde, Emilia, Hector Jr.; stepchildren, Gabriel Ramos and Suehaly Ramos.

A viewing and service will be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9 with a service during the viewing at Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C., 1629 Hamilton St., Allentown. You may view the viewing and service, live or recorded, by searching Hector Rivera Funeral Service on YouTube, starting 6 p.m. Sept. 9.