Graciela Amanda Rivas, passed away in her loving home at the heartfelt age of 57 on November 17, 2018. She was born in Redmond, Oregon on November 11, 1961 to her parents Raymundo M. And Carolina P. Rivas.
She attended Sunnyside High School until she graduated in 1980. Graciela later became a paraeducator for the Sunnyside School District as well as an In-Home Caregiver.
Graciela has left behind 3 loving children; daughters, Sarah Rivas and Cristal Rivas and her only son Israel Rivas. She is also survived by many grandchildren, Candyce Rivas, Ezekiel Villalobos, Madelynn Villalobos, Angelina Villalobos, and Tomas “Sito” Villalobos, siblings, Molly (Rudy) Ramos, Ray (Christina) Rivas, Isreal Rivas, Rigo (Michelle) Rivas and many cherished friends.
Services to honor Graciela will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. The Viewing will be Tuesday, November 20th, from 3-7:00 p.m. and the Funeral will follow on Wednesday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m.
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