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Domingo Rios Obituary
He was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Falfurrias, Texas, son of the late Lorenzo and Inez (Perez) Rios. On Oct. 2, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, he married Susanne Moreno, the daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa (Trevino) Moreno. Susanne predeceased him on Aug. 12, 2000. Domingo enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre. He enjoyed reading western novels, Zane Grey and Louie Lamour, being his favorites. Family was important to Domingo and he treasured time spent with his family. Domingo retired from the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Berryhill American Legion Post #165, having served as chaplain, the D.A.V. #94, life-member of the Amvets #3652 and was a member of the Midland Moose Lodge #1541.
He is survived by his children, Leticia (James) Cherry and their children James (Julie Wood) Cherry, Michael (fiancé AuBree Mathewson) Cherry, Amy (Scott Rivett) Cherry, all of Midland, Richard Rios of Midland and his sons Lee (Tabitha) Rios and their daughters, Jasmine and Lillian, Nick Rios, all of Midland, Raymond Rios and his sons Curt Rios, stationed in Tucson, Ariz. with the U.S. Air Force and Chad Rios of Midland, Elizabeth S. (Ken) Biehler of Traverse City and their daughters Stacy and Erica, Domingo D. "Tiger" (fiancé Becky Faylor) Rios of Midland and his daughters Melissa, Rachel, Nikki and Chelsea, all of Midland. Also surviving are his sisters, Hortencia Gonzalez and Anita (David) Ramirez, all of Alice, Texas; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion and caregiver, his dog Cha Cha. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Antonio Lee Hall Rios in 1995.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Chaplain Lee Mapes of the Midland Area Veterans will officiate, with interment to follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, where full military honors will be presented under the auspices of the Midland Area Veterans.
Mingo's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, June 3, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider MidMichigan Hospice, The Veterans Administration Hospice or Meals on Wheels.
If you are unable to visit with the family in person, you may send your condolences through waresmithwoolever.com.
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françoise mcmurtrie
June 6, 2005
dear Letitia,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I didn't know him very well, but he looked like such a nice guy, and your were so close to your Papa. I am thinking about you and send you my love.
Françoise
June Youmans
June 5, 2005
Dear Mingo Rios Family: I am sorry I missed this announcement. Your family holds a very special place in my heart and life. None of you will be forgotten. Never will forget the night Jerry Hurt stopped by your place and invited the family to The Midland Bible Baptist Church. There sure is a lot of rejoicing going on in heaven. Some day we will all gather into that circle. We have a lot to look forward to. My deepest sympathy is sent your way. Keep Jesus the center of your life.
In Christian Love
June Youmans (Pastor Youmans' wife.)
Bob, Lois, Jon, & Beth and Mabel Marie Upham
June 5, 2005
Leticia & Family:
So sorry to hear of your father's death as our dad, g'father, and husband died ap. 18 mos. ago. Time does heal the pain and loneliness, but the memories you have of your father will last your entire lifetime.
Wish we could be closer to you so we could comfort and console you. We cannot make it with our hectic schedules and being 300 miles away is a hindrance, too.
May your faith in God uphold you. May Jesus' sustaining love and peace protect you. May the reassurance that the Holy Spirit will bring comfort to you and your family.
Peace be with you.
kathy maidens
June 3, 2005
Mingo, I will miss you dearly, you were the best neighbor in the world and a great friend. Love you always.
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