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1935
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2024
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Alonso Rivas Obituary
Happily married for 65 years to his high school sweetheart, Maria, Alonso's definition of love was woven into everyday moments. Their shared morning breakfasts became a sacred ritual, and their travels to the ranch evoked the tranquility and bond only nature and time can cultivate. Alonso was a man grounded in the essence of family tradition. Alongside his brothers, he not only continued but expanded the family-owned store, "M Rivas." For over 60 years, his hands and heart committed to the store, curating not just goods, but a community cornerstone that resonated with friendly chatter and familiar smiles. His free time painted the picture of an adventurous spirit-fishing lines, hunting excursions, and camping under the stars that watched over his family's laughter and tales. Alonso's world was never complete without the gentle nudge of his animals or the hearty embrace of loved ones. A traditionalist at his core, Alonso Rivas charted a life's course that valued the strength in roots, the honor in hard work, and the treasure found in tight-knit family bonds. His legacy, immeasurable in its warmth and integrity, will forever light the path for those he's left behind.
Survived by his beloved wife, Maria Rivas; four children, Leticia (Mike) McEmeel, Alonso (Andrea) Rivas Jr., Sonia Rivas Rodriquez , Magin (Lourdes) Rivas; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; many more family and friends.
Alonso is preceded in death by his parents, Magin and Consuelo Rivas; and his daughter, Frances Rivas Smith.
A viewing will be held Monday, January 22, 2024 from 5pm to 10pm with a rosary service at 7pm. The chapel will open at 10am on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and continue with a mass service at noon at St. Margaret's Catholic Church followed by burial at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens at 1pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alonso Rivas
Nodier Tavarez
February 16, 2024
My deepest Condolences to the Rivas family.
Nodier Tavarez
George Medrano
January 23, 2024
My condolences to Mr. Alfonso Rivas family.
May Heavenly Father comfort
the Rivas family on their lost of their patriarchal. Mr. Rivas was a good man. When I was a kid, our mother would buy groceries at his store and he would offer to deliver the groceries. He would get one of his employees, to deliver the groceries to our home. My Mom, also knew Mrs. Rivas very nice lady.
Mr. and Mrs. treated their customers very good.
When I visit Pharr my old stomping grounds, I cruise by my old neighborhood and I see the old M Rivas it brings a lot of memories.
Alfonso Jr. your dad was a good man.
Isaac Medrano
January 23, 2024
Mr. Rivas was and always will be a good man. I've traveled extensively in my life. And every time I see a local grocery store that's been in that particular are for years... It reminds me of M. Rivas. What a beautiful human being he was. Not many like him around anymore.
Sincerely with Love
Isaac Medrano
George and Jo Ann Vera Watts
January 22, 2024
May God bless the Rivas family at this time of sorrow. Our deepest condolences.
Rosie Perez
January 22, 2024
My deepest condolences to all of the Rivas family. May God comfort everyone during this difficult time. I am blessed to say that Mr. Rivas was my first Employer and boss, and I am very grateful to have learned responsibility and appreciation from him and his family. May he rest in peace.
Juan J Ruiz
January 20, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Rivas family
Elsa Watts
January 20, 2024
Condolences to all the immediate family and closest loved ones. I remember his great family values with his family while growing up as children at St.Margarets church, Peace during this time, to Alonzo Jr,and the rest.
Antonio Perez
January 20, 2024
My condolence to Armando and Mario and all the Rivas Family. My brothers Catarino and Adolfo both worked many years for their father Magin Rivas and with Mario and Armando. May the Lord Jesus Christ bring peace to your hearts and help you heal from this hurt. Rest in Peace Alonso.
Tony Perez and the whole Perez family.
Donna, Tx.
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