Alexander Rivers

Alexander “Al” Rivers, born January 7, 1942, entered rest on March 27, 2012 at the age of 70. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, managed numerous stores for the Wick’s Lumber Co. and also worked for Dee Howard and Fairchild Aviation. He was a Eucharistic minister and long time member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He volunteered for several hospitals including Audie Murphy V. A., University, and Methodist hospitals and also volunteered for Sister Care, providing assistance for the elderly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Celia Rivers; brother, Patrick Rivers and beloved sister in law, Penny. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Glenda Rivers; son, Derek Rivers; grandson, Forest Rivers; sister, Mary Catherine Pennington and husband Joe; brothers, Joe Rivers and Henry “Hank” Rivers and wife Marlene; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Life Care Hospital for their kind and loving attention. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, www.cancer.org or American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311, www.diabetes.org. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. You are invited to offer condolences at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com