AJ was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend. He was funny, charismatic, loyal, big-hearted, and just a beautiful soul. There is nothing AJ wouldn’t do to protect and help anyone in need. The most giving man anyone could ever have known. He was adventurous fun loving and held music close to his heart. He believed the best memories are those made with his family.
Even with his struggle with type one diabetes, he still managed to live life to the fullest. No matter what life threw at him he was always able to overcome any obstacle. Even in the toughest times he never failed to uplift everyone's spirits.
AJ is survived by his mom Erica Valadez, dad Anthony Rios, sisters Jazmine Valadez-Rios, Aspen Rios, Ariel Rios, grandparents Rafael & Ofelia Valadez, Darren & Lucinda Watson, and Perfecto & Marcela Rios, numerous aunts, uncles & cousins, and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 5-8 PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 9 AM. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery.