Jessie Rivas, 74, of Mart passed away Sunday, Nov. 14 at a local hospital. Memorial services will be 10 am Friday, Nov. 19 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Jessie was born April 20, 1936 in Charlotte, Texas to Federico and Eduvijan (Navejar) Rivas. Survivors include his wife Maria Bertha Rivas; 4 daughters Anita Robison, Lupe Ponce, Lucy Rivas and Mary "Monkey" Bing; 2 sons Joe and Carlos Rivas; stepson Jimmy Rodriquez; 6 brothers; 2 sisters; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.