Gloria lived life with passion, purpose, and exuberance. In her professional life, Gloria was a middle school teacher for more than 25 years. Her entire teaching career was at one school- Guillen Middle School. Gloria was a dedicated, devoted daughter to her mother and father and was a faithful wife to her husband of 41 years. He lovingly and with unfailing devotion supported her throughout their years of marriage and never left her side during her last days.
One of her greatest sources of joy was her three children. Gloria and her husband shared their lives with and for their four grandchildren. Gloria is preceded in death by her father, Jesus Rios, Sr.; mother, Margarita Salas Rios; and her brother, Jesus S. Rios.
She is survived by her husband, Luis Armando Arias, and her three children: Luis Carlos Arias, Alyssa Margarita Arias, and David Antonio Arias. She is survived by her six siblings: David Rios, Doris Bennett, Patricia Martinez, Ana Romo, Maria Isela Daly, and Tony Rios. She is survived by her four grandchildren: Kailen Borjas, Derek Arias, Mateo Arias, and Charlotte Love Arias.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and vigil will be at 6:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home East, 1460 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas 79936. A funeral mass will be held on October 20, 2022, at 9:30 am at San Ignacio Catholic Church at 408 Park Street, El Paso, Texas 79901. The burial will take place at Evergreen East Cemetery located at 12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79938, at 11:00 am. Services are entrusted to Martin Funeral Home East, 1460 George Dieter, El Paso, Texas 79936.
