Michelle M. Rivas Michelle M. Rivas, 55, of Defiance, Oh passed away Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 in the fire at her residence. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 21, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Ray William and Marie Camille (Lobb) Brown. She was the wife of Jose Rivas. Also surviving are brothers: Ken Brown, Fred Brown and Gary Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers: Larry and Tom Brown. There will be private services for the family later. Her arrangements were entrusted to the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home. condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com