It is with tremendous sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Jose Rios, 73, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle and a wonderful man. He was a roofer by trade and a member of the Catholic Church. Jesus enjoyed playing his guitar and being surrounded by his family who adore him. He is now gone to heaven to be with our dear Lord Jesus Christ and has left us with emptiness in our hearts that will never be filled. The memories he left will be cherished forever. We love and miss him so much. Those left to mourn his passing include his loving wife of 50 years, Elisa Garcia Rios of the family home; five daughters, Aurora Dunn (Mark) of Las Cruces, Gracie Rios of Mesquite, Rebecca Rios (Joseph Gonzalez), Veronica Rios, all of Mesilla, and Ana L. Rios (Tomas Ortega) of Las Cruces; four brothers, Lorenzo, Jerry and Manuel Rios, all of Las Cruces, and Ramon Rios of Rio Rancho; sister, Maria Guadalupe Alvillar, of Las Cruces. Other survivors include eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and two brothers. Visitation for Mr. Rios will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 at Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the prayer vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. The funeral liturgy will at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 in the Basilica of San Albino, 2280 Calle Principal in Mesilla. The rite of committal and interment will follow in San Albino Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Ramon, Manuel, Jerry and Michael Rios, Jerry Griffin and Mark Dunn. Honorary bearers will be Lorenzo Rios and Raúl Alvillar. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.
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Daddy,I just wanna say how much I love you and miss you.you have left all your girls to shield us with your angel wings from what ever danger or harm might be coming our way.our job now is to watch over your beloved wife and soul mate,our mommy.I have an empty space where my heart use to be,well you took it with you,but im not worried about it because I will get it back when we meet again daddy!!love you my sweet father.until then I will see you in my dreams.
Ana Rios
February 27, 2013
I will love you forever and miss you even more.
Desiree Espana
February 15, 2013
I will miss my grandpa so much. I remember when he would make me quesidillas everytime i went to his house. he was a good cook and an extremly kind man. i love him so much and i will miss him so much.
Sarah Dunn
February 12, 2013
You will be missed Tio. May you watch over all of us Until we see each other again. Love your niece, Sally Rios
sally rios
February 12, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 12, 2013
Gracie,
God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences. You are in my prayers.
Renée & Fernie Loera
February 11, 2013
February 11, 2013
Dear papa we miss and love you so much. Your memories are forever in our hearts. Those are some big steps to follow. We will remember you with laughter and love as that is how you would have liked it. Always and forever we love you so, so much.
Mark, Aurora and Sarah
February 11, 2013
Prayers to all the Rios family during this time of sorrow. May God Bless you all.
Corina Arzabal-Armendariz
February 11, 2013
He will be missed a kind soul
Johnny Tapia
February 11, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rosana Colorbio
February 11, 2013
To our Cousins, there are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss of your dad.
May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you.
Even though we couldn't make it in person just know that we are thinking or your all and are praying for you.
God Bless you all!
Love, your cousins
Tellez Family
February 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
pauline pacheco-rodriguez
February 10, 2013
To all of my Rios family. Our condolences go out to you from me and all my family. I feel so blessed to have had the honor of knowing your dad as well as all of you and treated as if I was your family. He leaves so much love in my heart; such an amazing man who is now spreading his greatness in heaven. Tears of sadness will fall because of the void we will feel, but there will also be tears of happiness because he will now be rejoicing with our dear God. I love you all so much, and ask our Almighty God to put his loving arms around you all and give you strength and comfort. Thank You Jesus, Thank you so much for the the happiness you spread in all our lives. And to all the Rios family, my condolences from Virgie Gutierrez and all the Castorena/Gutierrez/Estrada Family.
February 10, 2013
Te amo grampito!!! Con todo mi alma!! Y voy hacer tu nieta mas bonita para siempre!!????
nicky rios
February 10, 2013
Rios family,
You are in my prayers. Your dad was a great man. He was always so proud of the family he raised. God bless you always.
Dawnmarie Martinez
February 10, 2013
Tia Licha, Gracie, Aurora, Veronica, Rebecca, & Anna, we are so heartbroken to hear of Tio Chuys passing. We will always remember Tio as a loving, hard working, humorous uncle with a heart of gold. God bless & comfort you with His peace always. With All Our Love, Norma Jean Sullivan (Garcia) & Ruben Garcia
Norma Jean Sullivan (Garcia)
February 10, 2013
I love you papito lindo. My life without you will never be the same. You have left a tremendous void. I miss you terribly.
Rebecca Rios
February 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Abel & Gloria Medina
February 9, 2013
Rebekah, Nicky & Girls...I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much He meant to you all...I know your pain to lose a loved one! But I hope you find some comfort in eachother & in the Lord Almighty that Mr. Rios is no longer suffering and is resting in Paradise watching over all of you. Please let us know if you need anything. We Love You All....God Bless.
Jessica Hernandez
February 9, 2013
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