Santiago V. Rivas, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the blessed age of 62. He was born July 12, 1958 in San Antonio, TX to Santiago and Glafira Rivas. He is preceded in death by his father. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years Lorraine M. Rivas; daughters Valerie Ann Gutierrez (Reggie), Elizabeth Marie Dominguez (Joey), Ann Marie Rivas; grandchildren Gabriel Jose Dominguez, Lucia Dolores Gutierrez; mother Glafira Martinez; siblings Raul Rivas, Rogelio Rivas (Sally), Carlos Rivas, Pedro Rivas, Isabel Faulkner (Donald), Irene Gaona (Ruben), Raquel Morales, Rebecca Almanza (Sonny), Amalia Cortez (Roberto); mother in law Angelina V. Martinez; brother in law Rene V. Martinez (Maribel) as well as numerous family members and many friends. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing, and will live forever in our hearts.