Teodora Garza Rivera of Hondo, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Born April 1, 1948, in Hondo, she was the daughter of Jose Garza and Maria de Jesusa Constante Garza.

A dedicated homemaker, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. When she wasn't working a word puzzle, her greatest delight was in spending time with and taking care of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Rivera who died in 1989; brothers, Juan, Antonio and Nicolas  Garza; and sisters, Petra Guajardo and Andrea Del Toro.

Survivors include her children, Dolores Rivera, Michael Rivera (Yvonne), Angelica M. Sandoval (David), Christopher Rivera (Theresa) and Amanda K. Barker (Matt); grandchildren, Joseph Sanchez (Hilary), Michael, Micaela and Mariano Rivera, Kelsey Cruz (Jonathan), Jordan Gomez(Jody), Katelynn, Sierra and Jennifer Sandoval,  Ashley Rodriguez (David), Devin, Nayeli and Araceli Rivera; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Luna, Noah, David III, Valentina, Liam and Ellie; and brother, David Garza (Leticia).

Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 6 to 8 p.m., at Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, pausing at 7:00 for recitation of the Rosary.

Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, followed by interment at Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.

Arrangements by Guinn-Horger Funeral Home.