Gilbert S. Rivas entered eternal rest on April 26, 2021, at the age of 68.  He was born September 8, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents Delfino and Lilly (Solis) Rivas; and sister Ofelia Chavez.

Gilbert is survived by the love of his life, of 43 years, Diana T. Rivas; daughter, Yvette Rivas Martinez; son Gilbert Rivas, II (Mary); brothers and sisters Rudy Canedo (Mary), Joe Canedo (Cricket), Olivia Baldit, Lilly Ramos (Robert), and Delfino Rivas, Jr. (Pilar); grandchildren Jonathan Rivas, Jacob Rivas, Leah Rivas, Enrique "Max" Martinez, Ambrie Rangel, and Aria Rivas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gilbert proudly served in the US Air Force and was a Vietnam-era veteran.  He loved his family, his dogs (Coco, Trailer and Xena), barbequing, fishing, and wood working.  He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and making people laugh.

The family will receive friends at the Angelus Funeral Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM.

Private interment will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.