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Andres Rivas Obituary
Born in Edinburg, Mr. Rivas lived in Houston for most of his life and retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 30 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rivas; and his grandfather, Jose Rivas.
Mr. Rivas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lou Rivas of Edinburg; four children, Ruth (Fredy) Garcia of Baytown, Andres (Dolores) Rivas Jr. of Houston, Oscar (Bernadette) Rivas of Friendswood, Lucy (Douglas) Ahern of Houston/Edinburg; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jose Rivas of Houston.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. The funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, for an 11 a.m. graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mario Salinas
March 4, 2021
Condolences to the Rivas Family. I attended TX DPS Academy Recruit School A-76. He was also a friend during his assignment to the Valley area. Great sense of humor and a good man . I’ll miss his infectious laugh. God Bless.
Carlos De La Rosa
March 4, 2021
Dear Rivas family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God be with you and give you strength and comfort. RIP Andres
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Minnie Alaniz
March 3, 2021
My condolences to you, Lucy and your family. May he RIP
Noe B. Calvillo, Sr.
March 3, 2021
Dear Lou & Rivas Family,
It was with deep sadness that I recently learned of Andres' "Andy" passing. Living in the same neighborhood in Edinburg we knew each other since our childhood and high school days. He was always a happy person with a jovial personality. We were all so very proud of his career as a State Trooper and I was privileged to attend his retirement ceremony. It is always hard to lose a loved one, but he will always dwell in your heart and in those of his children. My sincere condolences, sympathies and prayers during this difficult time. May he rest in everlasting peace. God's Blessings to your family.
Chris Rodriguez
March 3, 2021
Rivas Family,
Andy was the type of person that once he befriended you he was a friend forever. I met Andy when I was assigned to work in Houston. He welcomed me to Houston and to his home. I was blessed to meet his family. I will always be grateful to him and to you all for receiving me with gracious hearts
T D
March 1, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
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