Uvaldo Rivera Santana, Sr., of Olton, passed away June 21, 2026, in Olton, TX. A rosary was held Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026, at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Olton. Memorial services were held Tuesday evening, June 23, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church, in Olton. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church, with Pastor Arturo DeLaCruz officiating and Pastor Fernando Flores and Pastor Ismael Gomez assisting. Interment followed at Olton Cemetery.
Uvaldo was born in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, to Pablo and Alva Rivera, on July 31, 1939. He was married to Mercedes Jimenez Rivera on April 24, 1962, in Plains, TX. In the 50’s, he came to the United States as part of the Bracero Program to make a better life for himself and his family.
Uvaldo was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years working as a farmhand. Through perseverance, determination, and an unwavering work ethic, he was able to fulfill his dream of owning a few acres of land, where he proudly raised his goats and cared for his pigs. Uvaldo enjoyed dancing, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He had a gift for making people laugh with his jokes and quick wit.
Uvaldo is preceded in death by his wife; parents; two sisters; and three brothers.
Uvaldo is survived by his four daughters and their spouses; a god-daughter and husband; and a son and his wife; a sister; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; six greatgreat- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.