Andres Rivas Sr.

Andres Rivas Sr., 77, entered eternal rest Friday, February 26, 2021, at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.
Born in Edinburg, Mr. Rivas lived in Houston for most of his life and retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 30 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Magdalena Rivas; and his grandfather, Jose Rivas.
Mr. Rivas is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lou Rivas of Edinburg; four children, Ruth (Fredy) Garcia of Baytown, Andres (Dolores) Rivas Jr. of Houston, Oscar (Bernadette) Rivas of Friendswood, Lucy (Douglas) Ahern of Houston/Edinburg; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jose Rivas of Houston.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. The funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2021, for an 11 a.m. graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.