Robert Rivas, 71, of Brownsville, Texas, devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Harlingen, TX surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Torreon Coahuila Mexico on July 23, 1953.
Robert Rivas was a man of great integrity who loved the Lord. He was persistent in succeeding in anything he set his mind on. He came to Brownsville with very limited funds and after a few years he built a very successful furniture business (Mi Casa Furniture). He was well known for his creativity in producing his own commercials.
Robert was married to his wife Leticia Rivas for forty-seven years.
His passions were fast cars, motorcycles and cycling. Robert had a real gift with all kinds of animals. He had a bird that he was very attached to, he also had a dog (Topo Chico) he took everywhere he went. Robert will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Roberto Rivas and Maria del Socorro Zuniga Rivas; and his brother Jaime Rivas.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Maria Leticia Valdez Rivas; his siblings Rosemary Dominguez, Claudia De La Garza, Henry Rivas, Laura Leddy, Alma Ahrens and Arturo Rivas.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The chapel opens at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. a prayer service will be held in the chapel. Interment is to follow at 11:00 to Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd., Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Mr. Robert Rivas, please visit Shalom Sympathy Florals at Sunset Memorial, place your order online at https://shalomflorals.com/shop or call (956) 572-3872.
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