Rio Barit Cachola

Rio was born on June 30, 1931 in Jones, Isabela Philippines to Catalino Cachola and Aurelia Barit Cachola. During WW2, his hometown of Jones was taken over by Japanese forces until it was ultimately bombed during the US takeover of the Philippines resulting in the family relocating to Manila. He attended Central Luzon Agricultural College and went on to become a member of the Philippine National Police. He migrated to the United States in 1981 and worked at University Hospital, Bethany Hospital, US Postal Service, and retired from the Internal Revenue Service.

Rio loved being surrounded by family, he was very close with his siblings, children, and was grateful to have spent time and made memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always the life of the party - his favorite pastimes included traveling to bet on dog races, singing karaoke, and partaking in his secret to a long life, “Vitamin F” AKA Fundador Brandy.

Rio is predeceased by Remedios Estella Cachola and Emilia Antolin, siblings Librada Pableo, Juan Cachola, Victoria Berbano, Ursula Guiao, Felipe Cachola, Honesto Cachola, Natividad Gaspusan, and great-granddaughter Scarlette Caceres.

Rio is survived by his 4 children, Edgardo (Belinda) Cachola, Lou (Danilo) Adaya, Evangeline (Dennis) Suba, and Regina (Bonafacio) Andes. He is survived by grandchildren Maria Victoria (John) Omolon, Myralyn (Larry) Escueta, Maria Cristina (David) Smith, Maria Theresa (James) Caceres, Angelica Cachola, Maria Lyza Cachola, Maria Antoinette (Justin) Schick, Lea (Tim) Lee, Daryl Adaya, Niko (Seth) Dinh-Phan, Timothy Suba, Jose (Huong) Suba, Elaine (John) Corbin, Matthew Suba, Elmer Cachola, Alexis (Athlea) Andes, Ursula (Joel) Mirando, and Giovanni Andes. Rio is also survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and his great-grandchildren Carlo and Kirsten Omolon, Margareth, Charles, Lance, and Madeline Escueta, Sofia, Seth, and Sarah Caceres, Isabella, Quinn, and Rowan Lee, Josephine Yago and Rune Adaya Yago, Felix and Remy Dinh-Phan, Owen and Drake Suba, Aubrey and Chloe Corbin, and Aiden Andes.

Known lovingly to family and friends as “Tatay,” Rio will be remembered as a vibrant personality full of wisdom, a steadfast patriarch, and a man with incredible strength and faith. His love for music and songs will live on through the hearts of everyone who loved him.

A visitation for Rio will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 Northeast Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO 64119, followed by a prayer service from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.