Annie Rivas, 71, of North Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the North Las Vegas Care Center.
Annie Florence Lizama was born on February 16, 1954, in Guam, to Jesus and Florentina (Perez) Lizama. She attended Wheatland High and went on to marry Tomas Rivas on April 5, 1975, in Yuba City, California. Together, they built a loving home and family.
Annie was passionate about cooking, especially preparing traditional Guamanian dishes. Her love for food was matched only by her love for family and friends. Whether it was playing softball, sharing stories, or simply enjoying time at home with music playing in the background, Annie cherished every moment spent with loved ones.
Annie's memory will be honored by her children:
Urfia Lizama of Sacramento, CA
Tomas (Melissa) Rivas of North Las Vegas, NV
Brandon (Dianne) Rivas of Marion, IA
Breann (Juan) Rivas of North Las Vegas, NV
Micheal Rivas of Clearfield, UT
She is also survived by her siblings:
Jesse Perez Lizama of Sacramento, CA
Marie (Ignacio) Ichihara of Marysville, CA
Bernice (John) Cruz of Yuba, CA
Anthony Lizama of Vancouver, WA
Andrew (Adriana) Lizama of Yuba City, CA
Teresita (Jerry) Lizama-White of Reno, NV
Angelina (Clarence) Pierson of Yuba City, CA
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Naumauleg Lizama and Florentina Perez Lizama, her brother Peter Lizama, her grandson Sean, and her great-grandchildren Amiya and Faye.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Champaigne's Treasure in Henderson, NV. Friends and family are invited to come together and celebrate Annie's life.
In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund in Annie's honor has been established. Contributions can be made online through the Annie Florence Lizama Rivas Memorial Fund at