Anthony Phillip Rivas, 63, of Bay City, TX was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2014. He was born October 1, 1950 in Nacogdoches, TX to the late Luis Salviejo Rivas and Augusta Triana Rivas.

An intensely dedicated, driven, and passionate father, grandfather, friend, and servant of the Lord. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Triana & Louis Salviejo. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Janice Marie Rivas of Bay City, TX; daughter Mary Christine Mattlage & husband David Gregory of Austin, TX; son LCDR Andrew Phillip Rivas & wife Dee Anne of Chesepeake, VA; sisters Mary Christine Kieny and Dolores Jane Potts both of Tyler, TX; brothers Leon Rivas of Arlington, TX and Marcelino Rivas of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren Mallari Christine Mattlage, Meredith Camille Mattlage, Peyton Dee Rivas and Cooper Phillip Rivas.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Bay City, TX. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches, TX.

Pallbearers will be nephews, Johnny Triana, Gus Triana, Bruce Eberlan, Bill Potts, Ruben Rocha, and son-in-law David Mattlage.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Bay City, TX or to a charitable organization of your choosing.

First Baptist Church                   Sunset Cemetery

2321 Ave. F                               5127 North St,

Bay City, TX 77414                   Nacogdoches, TX 75965

fbc-baycity.org