Esperanza Niño Rivera

Esperanza Niño Rivera, 79 passed away peacefully September 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 25, 1945, to Juanita Niño and Francisco Arredondo. Esperanza was raised by her grandmother, Maria E Niño. She was a hard worker all her life, working at Dena’s and cleaning offices. She also worked for Alice ISD as a Bus Driver and did custodian work for over 25 years. She loved her spanish novelas & mariachi music.
 
She is preceded in death by her mother; Juanita Luna, her father; Anastacio Luna, grandmother; Maria E. Niño, biological father; Francisco Arredondo, her loving husband of 45 years Florentino L. Rivera Sr., her sons; Alfonso A. Ruiz Jr., Florentino Rivera Jr., her daughter; Terry Godinez, granddaughters; Amanda Lynn Ruiz and Daisy Rivera. 
 
She is survived by her children; Priscilla Dailey, Aurora Flores, Elma Rivera, Frank Garcia, Gabriel (Bettina) Rivera, Christina (Art) Garza, Sylvia S. Ruiz, daughter in law; 24 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, cousins, uncles, and aunts.
 
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 5, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home – Alice, Texas. All services will conclude that afternoon.
 
The family would also like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Del Cielo Hospice. "Our family is grateful for your loving care, kindness, and concern for and to our mother, and our family".
 
Condolences for the family may be left on our website www.mauropgarcia.com
 
Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements.