Jose Carmen Rios

surrounded by all his loved ones. He is survived by his two siblings Ma. Guadalupe and Ramiro

Rios; his four children Juana, Maria, Jose, and Sergio; and twelve grandchildren.

He was born March 15, 1945 in Guanajuato, Mexico. He moved to the United States at the age

of twenty-one. He was a single father who took pride in his children who he raised with strong

family morals and values. He worked the last forty years for Pauma Ranches in Pauma Valley

before retiring in Tijuana. He was passionate about music and played the accordion with a local

Norteño band. He was very social and loved being the center of attention. He was known for

being outspoken and having a joke for every occasion. He will be greatly missed.

His viewing will be held March 23 at McLeod Mortuary in Escondido from 3-7 p.m. There will

be a service the following day, March 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Escondido at 10 a.m