At a young age he started working at his uncles shoe shop along with his brothers in Las Cruces, New Mexico. For a while they worked alongside his father as a plasterer. Juan and his brothers were a pack that stuck together.
Juan worked at a National Truck stop in Vado NM, they have many stories and memories about their days at the truck stop. Juan and his brothers have a sister, Margaret, who they loved to give a hard time, and loved very much.
Juan married the love of his life Celia in 1979 and had a son, Juanito Jr. In the late 1980's he came to good ole West Texas where he also brought his wife and son to live and work in the oilfield. He worked for Wireline Services as an operator and gun loader for over 20 years. He made many lifelong friends in the oilfield. Juan was very hardworking, a loving father and husband. A wonderful loving brother and uncle. He was such a prankster, he always had pranks for his family members and friends, but especially his nieces and nephews. Juan always made sure to call everyone for their birthdays and special occasions to share his love. We will miss his daily calls.
Juan loved his “Raiders’" he always made sure to talk “smack” to everyone who was a Cowboys fan.
Juan was a devoted Christian man. Juan was diagnosed with MS in 2009 and lost his devoted wife, Celia, to cancer in 2011. He loved her with all his heart. They battled their fights with these horrible diseases for quite some time. Juan’s MS progressed with the years and Juan lost his battle to MS on October 1st 2020. He is now reunited with his love.
Juan Is survived by son, Juan T. Rios Jr. of Odessa, TX, brother; Paul A. Perez and wife, Sylvia of Chamberino, NM, brother, Luis A. Rios Jr. and wife Irma of Odessa, TX, sister; Margaret R. Pena and Husband Ernest of Las Cruces, NM Brother, Arturo A. Rios and wife Wendy of Indianapolis, I, and many nieces and nephews.
We the family would like to thank Focus Care of Crane, TX. His nurses; Sarah, Stephanie, Sondra, and Veronica. He is proceeded in death by his wife Celia T. Rios, Father Luis S. Rios; Mother Alicia A. Rios.
A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Monday, October 19, 2020 at Ector County Cemetery.
We would also like to give a very, very special THANKS to Juan’s niece, Melissa!
Thank you for being with Juan through the good times and the hard times. Your big heart and loving nature, helped him through the difficult times he had to face. From paying bills, buying groceries, to making sure he was comfortable and safe until his final days. YOU are truly a beautiful person through and through! Thank you for everything that you do! We love you!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hubbardkellyfuneralhome.com for the Rios family.
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