Mr. David Rivas

David Rivas, a resident of Fresno, left to meet Jesus on Sunday January 17, 2016 He is preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Dolores Rivas, his sister MaryLou Sacks and his spouse of 35 years, Carmen V. Rivas. He is survived by siblings; Daniel Rivas, Samuel Rivas, Reuben Rivas, Gloria Moya and Esther Sacks. His Children; Ron Rivas and wife Kerry, Sheryl Rivas-Ramos. Grandchildren; Vanessa Salas, Stephanie Salas, Ron Rivas Jr, Melanie Ramos, Daniel Ramos Jr, Rayne Rivas & Donovan Rivas. Great-Grandchildren; Alyssa Sanchez, Chloe Martinez and Malakai Salas. He grew up in Sanger, CA and later joined the Army where he served in the Philippines, Okinawa and was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division. His fondest memories are his days as a paratrooper. He enjoyed sharing stories of his "jumps" and people he met overseas. He served his country proudly and later that pride grew stronger as his son, Ronald D. Rivas Sr (U.S. Air Force) and grandson, Ronald D Rivas Jr (Army National Guard) would both serve their country. Shortly after his service in the Army, he returned home and fell in love. He was married in November 1963 to Carmen V. Rivas with whom he had two children. He took great pride in his family, both immediate and extended. Family reunions and impromptu gatherings always brought him great joy. David worked 39 years for the City of Fresno's Waste Management Division where he went from lifting cans to driving front and side loader trucks.. After retirement he obtained a motor route for the Fresno Bee. David enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling. He especially enjoyed trips to the Central Coast to have a bowl of clam chowder at Splash Cafe. He had a very giving heart and always helped those in need. He was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in 1984. He spent his latter years serving the Lord as a dedicated member of Family Restoration Church in Clovis, Ca.