Emma Rivas Spalding

My dear cousins I was very saddened to hear of your mother's passing. The last time I saw her was when Theresa brought her to my sister Kathleen's funeral mass at St. John's. I had spoken to Emma earlier by phone when I had called her to tell her about Kathleen's passing. We spoke on the phone for a good while talking about our families and some Rivas history that I was not familiar with so I was thankful for that. I always remember her graciousness when meeting her at different functions of...

Greetings! I have so many wonderful memories of your dear mom, your dad, and family when I served as principal from 1971-1976 at Blessed Sacrament Parish School. May your faith, happy memories, and support of family and friends sustain you at this time. Though I will not be able to join you in person at the services, I will definitely be with you in spirit. With loving and prayerful sympathy, Sister Stephana Marbach