Today is the saddest day of our life, as today Elva C Riojas, age 71, of Harlingen, Texas has gone to be in the presence of the Lord on Monday October 14, 2019. Elva was born August 17, 1948 in Mercedes, TX.
Elva was a beautiful mom, sister, friend, & the matriarch of our family. The void she leaves in the lives of those she has left behind is simply as unexplainable to me as it is to everyone who loves her.
Elva is survived by her husband of 46 years, Raul Riojas Sr.; son Raul (Patricia) Riojas Jr.; son Jason (Lynne) Riojas; and daughter Sonia (Stephen) Parker; brother Humberto (Raquel) Cano, sister Esmeralda (Bobby) Martell, brother Ruben (Melissa) Cano and sister Ilda (Rene Pena) Cano. Elva also leaves behind 5 grandchildren; Raul Joaquin Riojas, Adyson Riley Parker, Amelia Elizabeth Riojas, Jaylyn Elise Riojas and Reed Mitchell Parker II. Elva also leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Elva touched many lives she will forever be missed.
For those of us who had the blessing of knowing someone as great a woman as Elva was, I can only say that this world is a little less bright today than it appeared to be yesterday; yet I know we have this hope, that one day we will see the beauty of who she is again.
And at that time she will be restored to the original beauty of a time when her smile lit up the world. A time when she was in the prime of her youth, without pain, without sorrow, and full of joy.
Until that time we must patiently wait with the love she left filled in our hearts and the wonderful memories which fill our minds forever.
Thank you to everyone who has blessed our lives through your thoughts and prayers. God bless each and every one of you. And remember life is short. Love while you can.
Visitation for Elva will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, Rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will occur Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Harlingen, TX burial to follow at Restlawn.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.heavenlygracergv.com for the Riojas family.
