Antonio A. Rios, 73, passed away on January 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family in the Rio's home after a six month long battle of stage IV (4) kidney cancer. He was born to Francisca Aguilar de Rios and Jesus Rios on February 25, 1945 and was raised on a farm in Epejan, Michoacán Mexico with an older brother Genaro, twin brother Ramiro and a younger brother Rafael Rios. He married Irma Palomares of Panindicuaro Michoacán, Mexico on September 18, 1980. He and his wife raised 3 children; Rosalinda, Marivel, and Araceli. He devoted his life to his family and touched deeply by the hearts of all that he encountered. Nevertheless, he always lend a hand whenever it was needed.
He is preceded by in death by his parents and twin brother. He is survived by his beloved wife Irma of 38 years, his four children Mayco, Rosalinda, Marivel, and Araceli. Five Grandchildren; Aaron, Elexis, Yuliana, Damien, and David; His siblings Genaro and Rafael Rios along with 11 nieces and nephews.
Antonio's life will be celebrated with a viewing at Grand Prairie Funeral Home on January 18, 2019 between 4:00 to 8:00PM. Followed by mass on Saturday, January 19 at St. Matthews Catholic Church at 10:00AM and burial at Moore Memorial Gardens at 11:30PM.
