Alicia A.

Rivera

In Loving Memory of

Alicia A. Rivera

June 20, 1947 – May 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alicia A. Rivera who left us peacefully at her residence with her husband by her side.

She was born on June 20, 1947, to Porfirio & Bibiana Ruiz Alejo.

Alicia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin & friend.

Alicia married the love of her life of 57 years on January 3, 1969. She stayed home to care for her three daughters until she began working at Valley Baptist Medical Center as a Sterile Supply Technician. Later she found her passion as a Mary Kay Consultant/Director of her Beautiful Butterflies Team. She once enjoyed making ceramic pieces, which are proudly displayed throughout her home. She had a love for sewing and knitting.  She loved flowers, butterflies, and rhinos. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lazaro "Chalo" Ruiz and Francisco "Pancho" Alejo.

Her survivors include her husband, Jesus Rivera Jr, her three daughters, Patricia Rivera (Roy), Sandra Rivera-Vela (Joe), and Norma Lynda Cruz (Joe). Her nine grandchildren, Sammy Jr. (Sarah), DC, Aizik, Ulyssa, Joshua, Jocelyn, Ely, Diego, and Joseph. Her two great-grandchildren, Penelope and Damien. Her siblings, Victor Alejo, Olivia Gomez (Ricardo), and Gracie Lopez (Edward). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Chapel services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Harlingen, TX.

Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Cemetery located on 14166 Business 83, La Feria, TX 78559.

Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be Sammy Huerta Jr., D.C. Gonzales, Joshua Cruz, Aizik Rivera, Joe Cruz, and Joe Vela.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Damien Huerta.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Santiago Restrepo and Mari with Neurology Associates of San Antonio, and the DHR Health Hospice staff: Baudilia, Sandra, and Leslie.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Alicia A. Rivera has entrusted her funeral arrangements to Elideth Rojas, funeral director of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave.  Harlingen, TX 78550. For information, please call (956) 364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com