He was the eldest son born to Francisco & Manuela Rivera Sr. of Mercedes, Tx.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life Velma Rivera and parents Francisco and Manuela Rivera.
He is survived by his daughter Christina Rivera, daughter Marsol (Carlos) Aguirre and son Frankie (Rachel) Rivera.
Grandchildren Alexis (Payton) Aguirre-Green, Jacqueline (Juan) , Audrey-Rae Aguirre and RJ Ochoa, Apple Rivera, Angel Melendez, and Quattro Rivera,
Great grandchildren Reign Jeremiah Ochoa and Maverick and Anakin. Sister Zenaida Presas, and brothers Roy (Juana) Rivera and Papo(Jello) Rivera.
Serving as pallbearers are: Frankie Rivera III, Carlos Aguirre, Quattro Rivera, Angel Melendez, Payton Green and RJ Ochoa
Honorary Pallbearers are : Reign Jeremiah Ochoa and Maverick and Anakin.
Visitation will be held at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559, on September 27, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with a Rosary on September 27, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
We will meet at the cemetery for the committal service on September 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, 2520 Inspiration Rd, Mission, TX 78572.
