Serenity Marie Rivera

Serenity Marie Rivera, affectionately known as Ren, passed away tragically on March 6, 2026, at the age of 13, following an accident. Born on June 5, 2012, in Jasper, Texas, to Cody Rivera and Meagan Martin, Ren spent her early years in Jasper before moving with her family to Hemphill, Texas.

A vibrant and active student at Hemphill Middle School, Ren participated in volleyball and track and had been selected as a junior high cheerleader on the day of her accident. Her enthusiasm for life and sports touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her father, Cody Rivera and his wife, Shannon of Hemphill; her brothers, Lee Martin of Groves and Shane Vazquez of Hemphill; and her sister, Madison Vazquez of Hemphill. Ren is also survived by her grandparents, Richard and Suzette Thurman of Jasper, and Lisa Martin of Groves; her great-grandparents, Darlene Martin of Brookeland, and Mary Anne Lambert of Jasper; and her uncles, Rusty Thurman and his wife, Bailey, and Mason Thurman. She will be dearly missed by her beloved dogs Tucker, Moose, Butter, and Teddy Bear.

Ren was preceded in death by her mother, Meagan Martin; her grandfather, Randy Martin; her great-grandfather, Ira “Pawpaw Tater” Martin; her uncle, Charlie; and her aunt, Nannette.