RIVAS, Filemon

Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, Arizona Filemon Rivas entered into life November 10, 1931 in Teul, Zacatecas and entered into rest July 24, 2009 in El Mirage, Arizona. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of 54 years Lucia, sons; Javier, Armando, Oscar, Raul, Rudy, daughters; Armida, Hilda, Angelica, Nora, grandchildren; Marius, Lizeth, Lucy, Leticia, Ashley, Inez, Marilyn, Monique, Irene, Armando, Adrian, Mayra, Freddy, Andrew, Nadia & Leslie, great-grandchildren; Angel, Adriel, Marius, Kamila, Celeste, Benjamin, Jordan, Aratssy, Ayleen, Isai & Aylette, brothers; Raul, Jesus, Rafael & Jisifredo, sisters; Adelina, Maria, Egledinta & Ester. He worked as a laborer in the agriculture industry and was a hard worker, he worked all his life. He loved to help people whether he had the means or not, he went out of his way to help others. Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, July 27, 2009 at Crystal Rose Funeral Home 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ. Funeral Mass, 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at St. Catherine Catholic Church 6401 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ