Lucila de los Santos was born October 6, 1921, the eldest daughter born to Jesus and Dolores de los Santos.

In 1949, she married Paul Rivera in Mission, Texas.  Throughout their marriage, they resided in Mission, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Antonio, Texas.

Lucila spent most of her days being a full time wife and mother.  At times, she worked outside the home as a volunteer librarian and at the Las Palmas Joske's credit office.

Lucila loved family camping trips to Garner State Park.  She also enjoyed dancing with Paul at church festivities and church sponsored dances.  Her most favorite pastime was being amongst her family whether it be at a camp ground, in the backyard, or at a local flea market.  She loved sipping on her Mia Moscato while watching her San Antonio Spurs.

Lucila remained married to Paul for 51 years, until his death in 2000.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Enrique, Mario, Jesus; and sisters, Emma Lopez and Aida Davis.

She is survived by her children, Edna Niera (Carl), Paul Rivera, Lucy Rendon (Antonio III), and Irma Arbini; sisters, Norma Ayala, Guadalupe Valadez; 7 grandchildren, Cynthia, Veronica, Miranda, Antonio, Daniel, Christine and Lisa; 14 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lucila is remembered by her children for her selfless, generous, and faith-filled nature.  She is remembered for her strength, endurance, warmth, laughter, love in the kitchen, unfailing love of God, unconditional love for her children and always as an irreplaceable best friend.

She created lasting memories with everyone she met.  She will not be forgotten.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Friday, March 15, at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 10:00 A.M. at the Angelus Chapel.

Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.