Josephine Rivas, age 89, passed away July 8, 2019 in San Antonio, TX. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Munchen, Germany to Josef & Therese Schmuttermaier. She was a loving Mother, Grossmutti and Friend who will be dearly missed. She was a world traveler, not only as a military wife, but with her family throughout the years. She instilled in family her love for her hometown of Munchen, Germany. A generous person to family, Church and friends, she enjoyed life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Rivas.
She is survived by her children: Josephine Herro (Garth), Laura Boone (Kenneth), Jim Rivas, Monika Keenan (James); by her grandchildren: Michele Johnson, Theresia Bogar, Christina Bell, Christy Snow, Jason Boone, Dominic Rivas, Aaron Rivas, Giovanni Rivas, James Rivas, Jerome Rivas, Mallory Mangini, Shelby Keenan; by her sister-in-laws Mary Dee Zuniga, Ernestine Rivas and Eva Rivas and brother-in-law Santiago Martinez; and by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel followed by a 7 p.m. Rosary. The Funeral Mass will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4411 Moana, San Antonio, TX 78218. Interment will follow at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.