Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.  
She was born July 4, 1925  in Nuevo Laredo to the late Gregorio and Genoveva (Garcia) Rosas.
Sylvia married Joe Rivera January 22, 1955 and became the best wife and mother to their six children. She was the first to rise in the morning and the last one to bed at night. She and Joe were married for 66 years until his passing in October 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, Elsa Rivera (Henry) of Pearland and Becky Garcia of Yoakum; sons, Joe Roy Rivera (Minnie) of Yoakum, Robert Rivera (Delores) of Katy and Martin Rivera (Nuvia) of Hallettsville; five grandchildren, Geneva Ulch, Monica Garcia, Amy Flores, Stacey Rivera and Joe R. Rivera Jr; and two great-grandchildren, Zoe Flores and Liam Flores.
Preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera; daughter, Rosie Rivera; her parents; sister, Maria Munoz; and brothers, Jose Juan Rosas and Gregorio Rosas.
A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. 
Burial will follow at Guadalupe Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Frank Flores, Joe Rivera Jr., Rick Thomas Medina, Henry Burns, David Ray Rivera, Juan Rosas, Noel Medina, and Rene Zamora.
Honorary pallbearers are Rudy Moreno, Liam Flores and Zoe Flores.
Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum. 361-293-5656.