It is with a heavy heart that we announce our beloved mother, Irene V. Rios, has reached her final journey on earth and is now at rest with our Lord. Our Mother is preceded in death by her husband, Lazaro C. Rios; parents, Efrain & Estella Almanza; and sister, Rosa Espinoza. She is survived by her children: Robert (Delia), Ester, Ricardo (Mary), Lupe (Phillip, Teresa (Steve), Ruben (Maria), Lydia (Anthony) Mary Elizabeth Rios; and beloved friend Rick Rudolph. Our mother was blessed with 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved deeply. Irene V. Rios was laid to rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at San Fernando Cemetery II. On behalf of the Rios family, we thank you for your love and prayers.
