Abraham Rivas, born on June 9, 1931 passed away on January 3rd, 2017 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarita T. Rivas, parents and several siblings. He is survived by daughter, Sylvia “Chickie” R. Hunter (Danny), and sons, Mel Ramos and Gilbert Mena, siblings, various cousins/ nieces /nephews.
Abraham was a lifelong El Pasoan. He joined the Army when he was 17. He was a US Army Medic in the Korean War. He worked Civil Service for 34 years until retirement. He will be missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 5-9pm with Rosary at 7pm at Martin Funeral Home Central. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 13, 2017at 11:30am at San Antonio Church, 503 Hunter followed by interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home Central 3839 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79903 915-566-3955. www.funerariadelangelmartincentral.com
