Willie Rios Sr.

    Willie Elizondo Rios Sr., 97, of Inez, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. He was born in Gonzales on March 28, 1916 to the late Placido and Rafaela Elizondo Rios.
    Willie is survived by his sons, Willie Rios Jr. and wife Angie, Abundio Rios and wife Sarah, and Silgero Rios; daughters, Aurora Valdez, Lydia Huerta and husband George, Mary Sanchez, and Delores Robitaille and husband Bob; sisters, Dalia Rios, Amelia Hernandez and Maria Rios; 25 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
    He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Petra Trevino Rios; son, Felipe Rios; granddaughter, Francis Rios; grandson, Ramiro Valdez Jr.; and great-grandson, Jeremiah Hargett.
    Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday March 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inez with the Rev. Gabriel officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are Tim Rios, Steve Rios, Phillip Rios, Ben Rios, Junior Rios, Rene Huerta and George Huerta, Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Col. Willie Rios III.
    Arrangements under the direction of Russell Todish, Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, 361-782-2152.