George De

La Cruz Rivera, Sr.

George De La Cruz Rivera Sr., age 70, of Harlingen, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born April 4, 1951, in Harlingen to Domingo Rivera and Celestina De La Cruz Rivera. He attended and graduated from HHS Class of 1971. He marched with the Big Red Harlingen Cardinal band, where he played the Coronet. George was talented musically, he also played in a band known as the "Jalapeno Band" that was featured on the Rogelio Show on live television. He was a hard worker and longtime employee for Sea Garden Sales in the Harlingen downtown district where he retired after many years of faithful service. He also loved making people laugh and was always telling funny jokes. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.

He is preceded in death by his son, the late Frank Rivera and his parents.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving wife, Graciela Rivera; children, Maria Alicia Rivera (Lupe Cano), George Rivera Jr. (Virginia), and Susie Ann Rivera (Andres Garcia); 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; along with numerous brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with Military Honors presented at 5:30 pm under the Auspices of American Legion Post 205 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2410. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550.
www.trinityfunerals.com.