Benigno Rivera Jr.

Benigno Rivera Jr. (Ben) age 76 of Angleton, Texas passed away Monday July 29th, 2019. The viewing services will be held Thursday evening August 1st 6-8pm. The last visitation will be 10:30am at the Palms Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Angleton Cemetery at 11am. Benigno was born in Mission, Texas on April 24th, 1943. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1961-1967. Benigno was married to Frances Zambada on July 17, 1999; they were married 20 years. They met May of 1983. Benigno retired from Dow Chemical after 26 years as a senior electrician. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Benigno is survived by wife Frances Zambada; grandchildren Ruben, Angelina, Ezekiel Jr., Jazlynn, Julissa, and Jiselle; children Cornelio, Ezekiel (wife Christian) and Sara; and other family and friends. Benigno is proceeded in death by mother Dalila Garcia, father Benigno Rivera Sr., step father Jesus Garcia (Chacho), sister Maria Alicia Flores, daughter Maya Victoria Rivera, and grandson Ray Shawn Hudson Jr. (Baby Ray). The family would like to extend gratitude to the Visiting Angels and Heart to Heart Hospice for their services and care for Benigno during the last days with his battle with Alzheimer's. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, August 1st, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location Palms Funeral Home Address 2300 E. Mulberry ANGLETON, TX 77515 Service When Friday, August 2nd, 2019 11:00am Location Angleton Cemetery Address 328 Cemetery Rd. ANGLETON, TX 77515 Interment Location Angleton Cemetery Address 328 Cemetery Rd. ANGLETON, TX 77515