Robert M Rivas, age 80, entered eternal rest on March 20, 2020 in Floresville, TX. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 18, 1939 to Milton and Helen Rivas. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served as a San Antonio Police Officer for 28 years retiring in 1992. He was a loving father, grandfather, & friend who will be dearly missed.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Rachel G. Rivas, brothers Roger M. Rivas and John G. Rivas.
He is survived by sister Rosemary Rivas, son David Rivas (Tina), daughter Nancy R. Chapa (Daniel) and son Joseph Rivas (Erin Delaney) grandchildren Lindsay E., Zachary R., and Joshua B. Rivas, loving family members and dear friends.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Frank Tejeda Veteran’s Nursing home where he resided until his death. The family also wishes to thank staff of Kindred Hospice who took care of Mr. Rivas in the final days of his life. Flowers may be sent in loving memory of Robert M. Rivas to Sunset Funeral Home 1701 Austin Hwy San Antonio TX 78218.
Due to current restrictions a private Funeral will be held on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. The Private Burial will be Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
