Family, friends, and fans of Jenni Rivera are paying tribute to the late singer with a public memorial service today in Los Angeles:
emotional musical tributes by Jenni Rivera daughters Jackie and Jenicka kick off Jenni Rivera tribute. que triste! #latism @nbclatino
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
traditional Mexican songs are being sung as a single microphone has been placed near Jenni Rivera's red casket during her memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/LeBiche_/status/281484109509951488
touching footage of Jenni Rivera singing her famous 'mariposa' song playing now at the memorial- #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Kate del Castillo fights back tears during brother's address at Jenni Rivera memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Rosie Rivera, Jenni's only sister speaks out at memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Pedro Rivera takes to the stage to remember his daughter: "We will never forget you" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Father Pedro thanks those who helped make Jenni a star, including brother Lupillo #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Wearing white gloves, father Pedro Rivera sings banda music as photo of he and a young Jenni show on screen behind him #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Pedro Rivera about daughter Jenni: "I am proud to be your father" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
mother Rosie says about Jenni: "Every day I carry her love because she lives in me" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
mother Rose about daughter Jenni: "I miss her, that voice that says, madre santa." #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Mother Rose at memorial:"Thank you for your prayers because they're what keep me going.I love you daughter & will see you in heaven" #Latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Lupillo Rivera takes mike at memorial, wearing sunglasses but tears streaming down face #Latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Lupillo breaks down at memorial, loss for words. "Jenni, forgive me for crying" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Lupillo Rivera says he can't sing live at memorial, but plays pre-taped musical/video tribute to young sister Jenni- #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Aw! Mother Rose & father Pedro laugh over baby pictures of Jenni Rivera during brother Lupillo's video/musical tribute #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
daughter Chiquis "Mom, i'll catch you on the flip side"; cries throughout remarks
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
adorable…Jenni Rivera's son recalls the nights they spent together watching Jerry Springer at their Compton house,"eating cookies" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Jenni Rivera's eldest son Michael offers moment of silence for sandy hook elementary victims during memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/Joe_Haro/status/281483942027206657
just like other siblings, daughter Jenicka opts to speak to crowd in english at Jenni Rivera memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
11-year-old Johnny takes stage, sniffling but looking dapper in red bow tie #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Johnny Lopez Rivera: Every day I wake up and think, why does it have to be her? But I know you're way happier up there than you were here"
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
#JenniRivera's 11 year old son: "I'm so proud that Jenni Rivera who everyone is talking about is my mom. She's finally resting."
— NBC Latino (@NBCLatino) December 19, 2012
edited video footage of Jenni from her hit show "I love Jenni" is playing now during her LA memorial #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Rosie Rivera takes the stage at Jenni Rivera memorial after brother Pedro Rivera Jr, evangelizes, asks for those to accept Christ #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Is anyone surprised that people are raising their hands, praying for salvation with Rosie Rivera during Jenni Rivera memorial? #Latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
"Thank you Jesus for Jenni Rivera, and God bless those who recognize you today," says Rosie Rivera, "God bless" #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Minister Pedro Rivera hugs sister Rosie after her call for people to pray for forgiveness at Jenni Rivera funeral #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Thousands of white rose petals shower audience at Jenni Rivera memorial – just like Jenni would have wanted #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Jenni Rivera's mother kisses casket, caresses it before being escorted back to her chair by son at Jenni Rivera funeral #latism
— Nina Terrero (@Nina_Terrero) December 19, 2012
Viewers and fans are overwhelmed with emotion:
https://twitter.com/ohkimberly_/status/281483874675073025
https://twitter.com/lightanL_/status/281483943851749378
Jenni Rivera's son has the entire audience in tears, including Kate del Castillo and Edward James Olmos. http://t.co/ztS1Mi5x
— Sara Bueno (@TVwebproducer) December 19, 2012
Yo this Jenni Rivera memorial is getting me all sentimental. Very touching! Can't help but get teary eyes. #rip #jennirivera
— Cortez ?? (@meimei_93) December 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/idzzel22/status/281481984272904192
So emotional the memorial of Jenni Rivera.
— belinda vega (@vega_beli) December 19, 2012
Watching Jenni Rivera's memorial ceremony. Words can't describe how speechless I am. #RIPJenniRivera
— Jennifer Argueta (@JennArgueta_) December 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/xoxoChell_/status/281482370325032960
Watching jenni rivera memorial makes me realize i would be broken without my mom
— Jacklyn Garcia (@JacklynG91) December 19, 2012
Sitting here watching Jenni Rivera's memorial service, balling my eyes out. Pulling at my heart strings /:
— j. (@Jgarciaaa) December 19, 2012
Watching Jenni Rivera's memorial is so sad.
— Julian (@julianndezz) December 19, 2012
https://twitter.com/kassandralynn09/status/281479755256180736
https://twitter.com/DBarcoooo/status/281480641080606720
Watching Jenni Rivera's memorial funeral, it's so beautiful.
— Foxy Grandpa (@domapoo) December 19, 2012
Jenni Rivera memorial service is heartbreaking and inspiring.
— Jordan Fish ? (@jwordfish) December 19, 2012
Jenni Rivera's memorial is so emotional. Rest in peace "diva de la banda"
— Deanna (@DvotedQUINCE) December 19, 2012
This Jenni Rivera memorial has me wanting to cry so bad. May she RIP. And may her family find comfort that she is now resting
— Ava (ah-va) (@avapatar) December 19, 2012
Our thoughts are with Jenni Rivera’s loved ones. Godspeed, Jenni.
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