The wake for Ramón Luis Rivera Rivera, former mayor of Bayamón, will be held at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez on Thursday, starting at 10:00 am and ending at 9:00 pm, with guard of honor ceremonies taking place during this time. On Friday, the coliseo will reopen at 10:00 am, followed by a religious service at 11:00 am, and the funeral procession will depart at 12:00 pm towards the Braulio Dueño Colón cemetery, where Rivera Rivera will be laid to rest.
Rivera Rivera passed away at the age of 97, surrounded by his family, including his son, current Bayamón mayor Ramón Luis Rivera Cruz, who described his father's last moments as peaceful. Rivera Rivera served as mayor of Bayamón for 24 years, from 1976 to 2000, before retiring. His son stated that his father had been dealing with health issues and that his passing was a time of great sadness for the family, but also a moment of satisfaction, knowing that he had fulfilled his duties.