Ruby Rivas, 72, passed away February 19, 2019. When she was 18 years old she met the love of her life, and married, Leary Rivas on October 4th, 1965. Together they would have 6 children and travel all across the country. The only constant during that time was their large family. In 1995, Ruby and Leary settled down in Henderson, Nevada where they both retired and celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Throughout her life she went to college to become a dietary manager and spent her free time helping the less fortunate. Feeding and helping poverty stricken communities is something she tried to instill in all her children, as well as, a strong relationship and faith in God. She enjoyed reading her bible, watching movies, spending time with grandchildren and keeping in touch with distant relatives.
Ruby is survived by her husband, Leary Rivas; son, Leary Rivas Jr.; son, Brennon Rivas and his wife, Theresa; son, Derrell Rivas; daughter, Trinae Rivas; daughter, Rohnea Hartsell and her husband, Thomas; daughter, Lorissa Wallace and her husband, Michael; brothers: George Veal, Eric Wynn, William Anderson, Thomas Brown and Lamont Wynn; sisters: Carolyn Fairley, Vickie Weatherspoon, Gloria Jean Banks, Sharon Dia, and Crystal Wynn; grandchildren: Tad Huerta-Rivas, Breonna Rivas, Teria Rivas, Isaiah Carroll- Rivas, and Brayden Hartsell; and one great grandchild, Camille Rivas.
She is preceded by her parents, Rufus Wynn and Amanda Brown; brothers, Tangey Oliver and Rufus Wynn Jr.; sisters, Jean Garravito and Debra Ancrum; and one grandchild, Maxwell Rivas.
Please join us celebrating her life Thursday afternoon February 28th, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, 204 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, Nevada. Flowers may be sent to Palm Mortuary 800 South Boulder Hwy, Henderson, Nevada.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com for the Rivas family.
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