It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Del Rosario Pina-Rivera in Denton, Texas on Friday, October 4, 2024. Born in Mexico to Antonio Pina and Petra Ortiz on January 18, 1955, Maria was known for her love of spending time with family and her passion for dancing and music.

She is preceded in death by her parents, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Maria is survived by her daughters Sandra Rivera, Veronica Sanchez, and Maria Rivera, as well as her sons, Oscar and Esteban Rivera. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren, Krystal Cruz, Rosa Arriaga, Andres Nunez, Marco Lara, Adam Sanchez, Victoria Sanchez, Alex Xavier Rivera, Ilayla Hernandez, Nissa Rivera, Mayra Rivera, Ivonne Rivera, Natalia Rivera, and great-grandchildren, Marco Lara JR, Axel Lara, Eden Cruz, Samuel Cruz, and Grayson Garza. We express our heartfelt gratitude for the love and support in honoring the remarkable legacy of our beloved mother and grandmother, Maria Rivera.

The visitation will be hosted at DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 W. University Dr, Denton TX 76201, from 5 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 9th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.