Yolanda Rivera Anaya

November 19, 1947 - February 11, 2016

Anaya, Yolanda Rivera passed away Thursday February 11, 2016 at age 68 from a battle with multiple illnesses. She was born in El Paso, TX to parents, Pedro M. Rivera Sr. and Guadalupe Davis Rivera. Yolanda was preceded in death by sisters Esperanza Telles, Maria Elena Ormsby, Norma Maynez and brothers Pedro M. Rivera Jr., Jose Rivera, Guillermo Rivera and parents Pedro M. Rivera Sr. and Guadalupe Davis Rivera. Yolanda attended Bel Air High School in El Paso, TX and Cypress College. Yolanda's spirit is carried on by her husband of 50 years, Martin Anaya; her sons, Paul Anaya (Staci); Daniel Anaya, and her daughters Joanna Hertel (James) and her daughter, Deanna Anaya; her grandchildren, Colin Anaya, Paige Anaya, Albert Gonzales and Alexandra Anaya; and her brothers, Frank Rivera and Robert Rivera. Yolanda will be dearly missed by her family and friends. The visitation/Rosary is from 6:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 17th at the Chapel in Hermosa Gardens Cemetery 990 N Meridian Ave Colton, CA 92324. The funeral service will follow in three weeks at Riverside National Cemetery.

Elayne Bullis

My most heartfelt condolences to the Anaya family in the loss of their dear Yolanda. She was a cousin to my cousins here in El Paso & I grew up knowing the Rivera family. I remember Yolie very fondly, often seeing her at family parties. I remember attending her wedding at the old San Antonio Church. Vera Zubia kept me up to date on Yolie & I was very sorry to hear of her illness. God bless each & every one of you and hold you in his loving hand. May the good memories give you much comfort in the coming days. Elayne Bullis El Paso, Texas

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Jo Anna

To my beautiful Mother. You are the best I could have asked for. Thank you for showing me how to be a strong woman. I hope I made you proud each day. You are an inspiration to me and not a day passes where I don't think of you and miss your laugh. Rest in peace Mama.