Age 94, of Garland, TX was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Teofilo Rivera and Petronila Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Lopez and husband, Francisco; Guadalupe Rivera; Maria del Socorro and husband, Francisco de la Cruz; Maria del Carmen Rivera and husband Martin Avalos; Rosa F. Hernandez and husband Juan; 16 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and other extended family.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, was a very hard worker who loved to crochet, dance, and sing.  She loved spending time with her loving family.