Belia Rivas
May 1, 1936 - July 6, 2018
Belia Rivas (82) of Yakima passed away on Friday July 6, 2018 at her home. Belia was born on May 1, 1936 to Santos and Ansencion (Torres) Rivas Sr. in Eagle Pass, TX. She moved to the Yakima Valley in the 1960s and worked as a seasonal laborer. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, playing bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by three sons, Eugene, Jose Campos and Guillermo Rivas; two daughters, Paula and Amalia Rivas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Rogelio and Santos Rivas Jr.; and three sisters, Elida Maestas, Dora Rivas and Rosa Carranza. Visitation will be from 3-6PM Wednesday July 11, 2018 at Colonial Funeral Home with recitation of the rosary at 5PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10AM Thursday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Heggie's Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Belia Rivas (82) of Yakima passed away on Friday July 6, 2018 at her home. Belia was born on May 1, 1936 to Santos and Ansencion (Torres) Rivas Sr. in Eagle Pass, TX. She moved to the Yakima Valley in the 1960s and worked as a seasonal laborer.... View Obituary & Service Information