Juan Jesus Rivas Jr.

April 7, 1982 - February 13, 2021

Mission – Juan Jesus Rivas Jr., 38, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission. He was born in Hidalgo, Texas to Juan Jesus Rivas and Maria Estela Guaracha on April 7, 1982. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; Juan Jesus and Maria Estela Rivas, his beloved wife; Judith Noriega, his children; Juan Rivas (Stephanie), Jesus “Pollo” Rivas, Judith Janelle Rivas, Julissa “Chori” Jolynn Rivas, brother; Oscar “Big Mocs” Ernesto Rivas, and four sisters; Cynthia “La Negra” Michelle Rivas, Edna Marlen Rivas, Jasmine “Totita” Lizette Rivas, and Maria “Titos” Estela Rivas. He also leaves behind his maternal grandmother, Elisa Guaracha as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruben Guaracha, Lorenzo Rivas, and Victoria Rivas. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and a rosary at 6:00 pm at the Lord and I Funeral Home in Peñitas, Texas. A chapel service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Lord and I Funeral Home in Peñitas with an interment to follow at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview, Texas. Due to the current climate surrounding COVID-19, we are limiting the number of visitors to our facility and requiring all guests to please wear a mask and observe social distancing. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.lordandifuneralhomes.com Funeral services are under the direction of the Lord and I Funeral Home of Peñitas.