Ana Rivera, 69, of Santa Rosa, TX passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Valley Baptist Medical Center with her son by her side. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Ann Hernandez; and parents, Jose and Cleofas Rivera. Left to cherish her memory is her son Joshua "Josh" R. Rivera; sister, Rachel Guerra; and 2 brothers, Johnny Rivera and Guillermo "Jimmy" Rivera. In addition, she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 101 San Antonio Ave, Santa Rosa, TX 78593 with interment to follow to Santo Nombre Cemetery, Louisiana, Rd., Santa Rosa, TX 78593. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ana Rivera at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.