Lili was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan Rios Castillo and Maria Luisa Carrillo de Rios on September 8, 1971. She married Kenneth "Kenny" Gonzales on August 24, 1996, whom he lovingly referred to her as Mi persona favorita" or "El Amor de mi vida". Of this marriage they had two beautiful children, Kenneth and Jennifer, and a stepdaughter Denise whom Lili loved as her own.
Lili is survived by her husband Kenneth Gonzales, her children Kenneth A. Gonzales, Jennifer Gonzales, Denise Tafoya (Edward-husband), and grandchildren Raquel and Aubrey Tafoya. She is also survived by her mother Maria Luisa Carrillo de Rios, mother in law Faye Gonzales, brothers and sisters, Juan Rios (Lupe - wife), Graciela "Chela" Rios, Raquel Olivas Rios (Porfirio "Pilo"- husband), Javier Rios (Ludivina-wife), Fernando Rios (Claudia - wife), and Guillermo Rios (Vera - wife), and many nephews nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Juan Rios Castillo and father in law Louie Gonzales.
Lili was a living example of the words Love, Beautiful, Happy, and Friend. She was a beautiful and kind person inside and out. She was always happy with a glowing personality and a contagious smile that made others happy too. She was a true, caring friend to all and there was no one she met who was not a friend. She joyfully referred to everyone as "Amiga" or "Amigo".
Lili was a loving daughter, sister, and friend but most of all she was a wonderful loving wife and mother who adored her husband and children. She was Kenny's inseparable true love, who made him a better person and showed him what it means to be truly loved, and she was a guiding light who instilled strong values in her loving children with an unconditional love and a beautiful example that will serve them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts and we were all blessed to know and love her.
Vaya con Dios mi Amor, te quiero mucho mi persona favorita.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Funeral Home in El Paso, 8817 Dyer St. on Friday June 18, 2021 from 5:00-9:00pm. Rosary will start at 7:00pm.
Funeral mass will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 10000 Pheasant Rd. on Saturday June 19, 2021 at 12:00 noon.
