Arnoldo Rivas, 75, passed away on December 31, 2016 in Houston, Texas. He was born September 25, 1941 in El Salvador. Arnoldo is preceded in death by his father, Jose Maria Rivas; mother, Candida Rosa Garcia; and brother, Fernando Rivas. Left to cherish his memory, spouse: Rosalia Rivas; children: Jose A. Rivas and Candida Rosa Rivas; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Bella, and Emily; siblings: Guillermo, Esperanza, Vilma, Rosita, Lilian, Thelma, Rhina, Jose Maria, Yessenia, and Nelo; other relatives: Sulma, Elvis, Blanca, Guillermo, Jr. Visitation for family and friends will begin on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 5pm to 9pm with an Evening Service beginning at 6:30pm. Services will be held in the Large Chapel of Funeraria Del Angel Funeral Home, 5100 N. Freeway Houston, Texas 77022.