Benito Rivera, Jr.

Benito Rivera, Jr., 71, of Brownfield, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1954 in Richmond, Texas to Benito Rivera, Sr. and Dolores (Ramirez) Rivera. He was very talented, he sang and played the 12-string guitar, as a younger musician he played for Lydia Mendoza, know as the first queen of Tejano. Benito also enjoyed playing bingo. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are two very special nieces, Silvia Martinez and Ignacia G. Mendez; one brother, Paublo Garza and several other extended family and friends.

Benito was preceded in death by his parents, Benito, Sr. and Dolores Rivera: siblings, Guillermo Rivera, Dora Carolina Moreno, Jesse Rivera, Maria Rivera Rodriguez, Celia Valdez, and Dolores Rivera.

Funeral Services are pending at this time, please check back for updated information.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations be made to assist with the final expenses for Benito Rivera’s funeral services, you may go to House of Angels Funeral Home, 1211 Lubbock Rd, Brownfield, Texas 79316, or you may call 806-906-3010 to make a donation over the phone.