Adam “Chelo” Rivas, 75, of Midland passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born October 25, 1940 in Colorado City, TX to Julian and Maria Rivas.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Leopoldo Z. Jaso and Bill Oaks; and sister-in-law, Rosie Rivas.“Chelo” worked many years for Berg Motor Company as detail man. After he became ill and later disabled, he began a hobby of picking and shelling pecans. This turned into a job for him. He was also known as “THE PECAN MAN”!He was loved by so many and will be missed so much! “Chelo” was a member of Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai, which he loved.Survivors include sisters, Eva Jaso and Mary Oaks and brother, J.D. Rivas, all of Midland; sister, Stella Guarnero of Cedar Park, TX; nieces and nephews, Jeni Blancas, Sammy Jaso, Sissy Arreguin, Danny Jaso, Lety Pina, David Rivas, Donny Rivas, Inez Reyes, Julie Robledo, and Annika Williams.The family will receive friends at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 8, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 11, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Midland.Pallbearers will be David Rivas, Donny Rivas, Julie Robledo, Annika Williams, Inez Reyes, Fernando Carrasco, and Basilio Sanchez.Thanks to the team of doctors at Texas Tech Clinic, the staff at Senior Care & Rehabilitation and St. Joseph’s Health Care, and residents and friends at Santa Rita Village.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
