Theresa Rivas, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco Rivas who passed away in 2014. Born in New York, she was a daughter of the late Frank Gomez and Leoncia (Marquez) Andino. She was a member and secretary for 16 years at the Third Day Worship Center in Allentown and more recently had also been attending Koinonia House of Worship in Whitehall.

Survivors: She is survived by her son, Francisco Rivas of Bethlehem; daughters, Janet Soto (Dennis) of Bethlehem; Evelyn Rosado (Louis) of Bethlehem; Abigail Hernandez (Mario) of Staten Island, NY; sister, Gloria Andino of Bethlehem; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren (and one on the way).

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. and on Thursday morning from 10:30-11:00 a.m. followed a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Bethlehem Memorial Park. Offer condolences at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.