Maria Rivera

In The Loving Arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found Our Beloved Mother Daughter, Grandmother and Sister Maria “ La Pescada” Martinez Rivera. Ms Rivera 61, Of Odessa passed away Wednesday June 8,2011 in Odessa. She was born May 23,1950 in Alpine, Texas. She was a Christian Catholic and a Homemaker. La Pescada as known to everyone, never met a stranger when she would walk into a room she would enlighten it with happiness, joy, and above all love. Her advise to everyone was that you live life to the fullest with enjoyment just like she did, the most important was to share the gift of love to any one and everyone you meet, and never with judgement. To You Our Beloved “Pescada” We will always Love you, You will live in our heart forever and never be forgotten. Ms. Rivera was preceded in death by Mother; Aurora Martinez Rodriguez. She is Survived by Father; Pedro Lopez Rodriguez of Odessa, Son; Johnny R. Mendoza(Jessie)of Odessa, Daughters; Mary Ann R. Mendoza of Odessa, Christina Chavez (Rey) of San Benito, Texas, Brothers; Antonio M. Rivera Jr. (Carol), Pedro M. Rodriguez Jr. (Norma), Frank M. Rodriguez, and Antonio Rivera III all of Odessa, Herminio “Pico” M. Rivera (Isabel) of San Angelo, Texas, Sisters; Jesusita M. Chavez, Juanita R. Alvarez (Joe), Aurora M. Rodriguez all of Odessa, 10 Grandchildren: Valerie M. Ramirez (Roland), Johnny A. Mendoza(Amanda), Isaac A. Mendoza, Julian A. Mendoza, Robert M. Quintero (Kimberly), Amanda M. Quintero., Richard M. Barriga Jr., Monique M. Barriga, Isabela Chavez, and Ray Chavez.16 Great-Grandchildren, and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends. We the Martinez Rodriguez Family would like to take this time and express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and everyone of you for all your prayers, floral ,food offerings and especially your presence with us during this most difficult time, May God Bless You All Abundantly. Pallbearers will be her son, grandsons, brother and nephews Julian M. Chavez Jr. and Joe R. Alvarez III. A Rosary will be recited at 7PM Today Sunday June 12, 2011 at Odessa Funeral Home, Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Monday June 13, 2011 at St. Joseph`s Catholic Church with Reverend: Joseph Uecker officiating. Interment to follow at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles Section. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Odessa Funeral Home.