Pastor Francisco Rivero, age 96, of Waco, passed away on December 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1928 in Cuba, the son of the late Jose Rivero and Victoria Santana Rivero. He was a retired Baptist minister for 70 years.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Samuel Rivero; four sisters and six brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Olga Estopinan Rivero; children, Norma Rivero of Gainesville, Ruth Ruiz (Rolando) of Lawrenceville, Rebeca Plunkett (Gregory) of Waco, Francisco Rivero, Jr. (Maria) of Gainesville, Joel Rivero (Sally) of Buford and Victoria Brown (Todd) of Monroe; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 17, at 1:00 pm from Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Rolando Ruiz and Reverend Francisco Rivero, Jr. officiating. Jesse Plunkett, Erin Plunkett, Gage Plunkett, Daniel Ruiz, Joel Rivero, Jr and Francisco Rivero, III will serve as Pallbearers.