Juan Manuel Rios, age 75, of Seadrift, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas surrounded by his children and beloved wife of 57 years. He was born June 18, 1944 in San Benito, Texas to the late Juan and Rita M. Rios.

Juan lived most of his life in Calhoun County, started working at a young age, helped his parents, married and worked hard to provide for his family. He loved fishing, gaming, watching westerns, making friends, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances O. Rios; daughters, Linda Ybaro (Lonnie) of Port Lavaca, Rachel Castillo of Victoria; sons Juan M. Rios, Jr. of Lockhart, Ruben Rios of Victoria, and Samuel Rios of Austin; 3 sisers, 3 brothers, 10 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his paents, one sister and one brother.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Seadrift with Father Tommy Chenn officiating. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.