Richard Lee Rios

The family of Richard Lee Rios will celebrate his life of 70 years at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the Emmanuel Worship Center. His family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a praise and worship service following from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Emmanuel Worship Center. He passed on Saturday, December 18, 2021. We invite you to view the live-streamed service, sign his virtual guestbook and download his memorial keepsake folder to your device for printing here on this page.On October 6, 1951, Richard Lee was born to Cruz and Josefa Rios in Lubbock, Texas.  He served his country for 2 years as a Marine.  He married Rita Valladarez on June 19, 1993.Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Rita Rios; their children, Jessica (David) Walls, Angela (Javad) Deshone, Lisa (Charlie) McGee; grandchildren, Daniel Garcia, Javon Deshone, Makaiah McGee, Abbigail Garcia, Malakai McGee, Zyla Deshone; siblings, Rachel Moreno, Rudy (Carol) Rios, Rosalinda (Raul) Gallegos, Rita Rios, Carlos (Nancy) Rios; his in-laws, Samual Valladarez, Sam (Sandra) Valladarez, Ray (June) Valladarez, Joe Valladarez, Linda (Manuel) Davila; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Cruz and Josefa Rios; brother, Ruben Rios; and sister, Becky Rios.