Santos Bustillos Rivera

Santos Bustillos Rivera obituary, San Antonio, TX

Santos Bustillos Rivera

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Mar

18

Visitation

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

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Mar

18

Service

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Santos Rivera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories on Mar. 13, 2026.
Santos Bustillos Rivera, born in Smiley, Texas, departed on March 10, 2026, at the age of 98.

He lived a long and meaningful life filled with devotion to family, life stories, laughter and guidance. He was the oldest of 11 siblings.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Gloria Rivera, his parents Anita and Pablo Rivera, and his siblings Eva, Maria, Antonio, Ernesto, Minnie, Luis, Joe, and Johnny.

He is survived by his daughters Diana, Yolanda, and Linda; his grandchildren Lucrecia, Christopher, Teresa, John, Sarah and many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and his brothers Pablo and Raymond Rivera.

Santos' greatest pride was his family, here and in California. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. A life well lived, a legacy of love that will live on through generations.

Funeral Services Santos Rivera:

Mission Park South

1700 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio, 78214, TX

Wednesday 3/18:

10:30 viewing

11:30 rosary/service

1:30 cemetery procession

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

18

Visitation

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

18

Service

Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels