On the afternoon of August 18, 2026, at the age of 91, Gloria Rivera peacefully passed away at her home in Wailua. Gloria was born on April 20, 1935 in Makaweli, Kaua’i to Jose and Faustina Acierto (deceased), and was the last of her siblings: Lazara (Narcisco) Acierto Laboguen, Benjamin (Rose) Acierto, Contrado (Helena) Acierto, Alfredo (Lolita) Acierto, and Maria (Richard) Link. 

Gloria lived in Wailua Homesteads, Kaua’i and in January 2023, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, the love of her life, Larry Rivera. Gloria and Larry are survived by their six children: Lurline (Michael) Fernandez, Dwayne Rivera, Ilima Rivera, Derek (Ada) Rivera, Leilani (Darryl) Low, Larry Jr. (Pam) Rivera, plus dozens of grand and great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

During her 91 years in this life, Gloria was a Home Maker, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother; raising six children and babysitting dozens of grandchildren. She was also a Lei Maker and the Lighting and Sound Technician for husband Larry Rivera’s “Love & Aloha Show” at the Coco Palms Hotel where they performed their family show. As the vital other half of Coco Palms Records, Gloria helped promote and distribute Larry’s music to thousands of tourists who visited Kaua’i and the Coco Palms Hotel from all over the world throughout she and Larry’s lifetime. 

Gloria’s Celebration of Life will be held on: Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Church at 5021A Kawaihau Road Kapa’a, HI 96746. Viewing and visitation starts at 9:00am; Service Mass at 9:45am; Burial to follow at Kaua’i Memorial Gardens 47116 Ma’alo Road, Lihu’e, HI 96766.

For additional details, go to: LarryRiveraKauai.com/events