Zelmira Rivas Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Zelmira Rivas of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on December 7, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zelmira Rivas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cesar Rivas Viales and Maria Rivas Urtecho; her close friend Muňeco; her husband Bill Rose; her sister Amalia Rivas; her nephew Michael Rivas; her great-nephew Christopher Gutierrez; and her close friend Sydney.
She is survived by: her siblings, Actē Mireya Gutierrez (Amalia) of Decatur and Dr. Alejandro Rivas (Beverly) of Old Hickory, TN; her siblings' children, Mauricio Gutierrez (Julie), Soraya Hiser (Dan), Desiree Renfro (John), Christopher Rivas (Margaret) and Wesley Sowell (Michelle); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Henry Sowell, Garett May Samuel (Abby Palmiter), Riley Renfro, Lane Renfro, Emma Rivas, Carter Rivas and Kennedy Sowell.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 2450 South Franklin Street, Decatur, IL 62521. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at the Graceland Cemetery (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526).
