Paulino Rocha Rivera

Paulino Rocha Rivera, 79, of Big Spring, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Big Spring, Texas. Funeral services will be 11AM on Thursday, November 6, 2026, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch  Rosewood Chapel.

Paulino was born January 1, 1947, in Uvalde, Texas to Paulino Rocha Rivera and Rosa Lira. Paulino lived a full life, filled with love for music, especially writing songs and playing his acoustic guitar and accordion. He enjoyed time spent fishing and dedicated himself to his work in the oil and gas industry. He was kind-hearted, hardworking, and ever willing to help others, all with a sense of humor.

He is survived by his son Ernest Rivera (Michelle), daughters Joann Davila (Oscar), and Delores Rivera. Grandchildren Ernest Rivera Jr., Wyatt Atkinson, Kristi Mendoza, Andi Alonzo, Erik Davila, Trevor Davila, Leah Davila, Sara Davila, Abigail Davila, and Patrick Rios. Thirteen great grandchildren, siblings Raul Rivera, Pura Rivera, Rolando Rivera, Armando Rivera, Dora Rivera, Letisia Rivera, and Lupe Carrasco as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Paulino was preceded in death by his parents Paulino and Rosa Rivera, and his brother Ernesto Rivera.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com