Maria Rivera

Maria G. Rivera, age 73, of Valley View, TX, passed away November 13, 2025 in Denton, TX.

Maria was born April 9, 1952 in Emilano Carranza, Chihuahua, Mexico. She enjoyed cooking and watching soap operas. Maria was a loving wife a mother and dedicated to prayer. She took great joy in spending time with her family and grandchildren. The many that loved Maria will remember her sense of humor and devotion to family.

Survived by: husband Jose Rivera of Valley View; son Anrique Ortiz (Angelina) of Denver, CO; daughter Jessica Rivera (Daniel Martinez) of Valley View; daughter Laura Carrizales (Jose) of Denton; daughter Dora Escalante (German) of Valley View; grandchildren Jasmine, Melody, Azalie, Kendra, Jose, Nora, Jade, Atziri, Cruz, Luis, Francisco, Anrique, Mauricio, Ismael, Iliyah, Izaiah, Yazaira, Anna, Rosellia, and German; great-grandchildren Ezequias and Mateo; brother Francisco Garza; sister Natalia Vejar; brother Adolfo Garza; sister Rosalinda Hollers; brother Carlos Garza; brother Jaime Garza; sister Olga Beaman; and brother Jose Garza.

Predeceased by: parents Cosme and Alejandra (Franco) Garza; sister Virgina Castillo; sister Juana Baeza; brother Cosme Garza; sister Josefina Rey; and great-granddaughter Camila Anahi Martinez Ortiz.

A prayer service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Pilot Point. A committal service will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Valley View.