Manuel Rivas

Mr. Rivas was a Korean War Veteran and a Ft Bliss Civil Service employee for 45yrs.

Manny was a 1951 Bowie High School graduate and avid member of the Bowie High School Bears Alumni. He is survived by daughters Irene R Hernandez (Ernesto) Martha Morales (David) and Vickie Reza, 4 grandchildren , 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great granddaughters, sister Angie Robles, nephews and nieces. Visitation will be Thursday, November 14th from 5 pm to 8 pm at Funeraria del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue with a Vigil at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 15th at 8:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3729 Hueco Avenue. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery East shelter with military honors. The family extends their special thanks to caregivers: family members, staff at the Patriot Rehab and Wellness Center and Cima Hospice.