Rocky was born August 22, 1922 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Fred and Christina Riojas of San Antonio, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Riojas of Kansas City, Missouri; Jovita H. Mendez, the mother of his six children; parents; sisters, Belinda Murry of Kansas City, Kansas, Lily Aquino of Kansas City, Kansas, Anna Riojas of Kansas City, Kansas and Beatrice Larson of Arizona.
Rocky is survived by his brothers, Joshua Riojas of Kansas City, Missouri, and Henry Riojas of Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Barbara Jean of San Antonio, Texas; his six children, Irene Bahr (John) of Katy, Texas, Consuelo Pryor (Don) of LaCygne, Kansas, Roque H. Riojas (Peggy) of Kansas City, Kansas, Martha Upchurch of Oregon, Catherine Radford of LaCygne, Kansas. Juan Riojas (Carla) of LaCygne, Kansas; 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many more great-great-grandchildren.
Rocky retired from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He served as a combat WWII Veteran, recipient of the Bronze Star, and Purple Heart with five battle stars. A member of the 135th regiment and 34th infantry “Red Bull Division”.
Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
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