Raised in Brownsville, Rivera was educated at St. Joseph Academy before moving to Port Isabel in 1949. There, he operated Gulf service station for numerous years and served on the Laguna Madre Water District board for 12 years. He was also employed by Cameron County Parks Department for many years. Cremation will follow. Born in Refugio, Rodriguez had been a long-time Brownsville resident and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Funeral services are pending.
Funeral services are pending.