Lani M. Del Rio, 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, went to be with her mother in Heaven on Friday, March 29 ^th , 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anita J. Shampine and Joseph Kishmoian; and loving wife of Rev. Dr. Peter Del Rio, OSL.

Lani attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle High School. She owned and operated Weddings by the Falls for many years, and was an integral part of countless weddings and vow renewals. Lani was also a longtime member of the Niagara Falls Ministries.

Lani enjoyed antiquing, arts and crafts, as well as painting. She was also an excellent baker and enjoyed tending to her garden. Above all, Lani centered her life around her family, especially her two sons, Cory M. Emmons and Cody J. Emmons.

In addition to her husband and children, Lani is survived by her sister Rebecca E. (Dominick) Farbo; her nieces, Mackenzie J. Farbo and Ellery Q. Farbo; her aunt, Sonja Shampine; and Michael Emmons.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 2 ^nd from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, where funeral services will follow on Wednesday at 11 A.M with Elder Vanessa Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to The Pink Pillow Project, PO Box 885 Getzville, NY 14068. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.