She is survived by her husband, Rafael Rizo, children Ralph (Maria), Hector (Elena), Steve (Teresa), Roddy (Amy), Michelle (Glenn), 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Mom was a kind-hearted wife, mother and grandmother who sacrificially placed her family before herself.
Services will be at Bakersfield Christian Church at 3200 Bernard Street on May 10, 2016. Viewing at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. Internment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.