Cathy Riojas

    Cathy Marroquin Riojas, 56, passed away Thursday May 5, 2016. Cathy was born Sept. 29, 1959 in El Campo, to the late Abel and Consuelo Rodriquez Marroquin.     Cathy was a phlebotomist at Citizens Medical Center for 21 years. Cathy and Fred Riojas were married in Ganado on Oct. 28,1978.     Cathy's survivors include her husband Fred Riojas; son, Brandon Riojas; daughters, Melani and husband Rudy Arriaga, Cassandra and fiance Marc Hernandez; sisters, Velia Juarez, Elia (Marvella) Benavides, Briceire (Chopper) Riojas; brothers, Jaime Marroquin, Armando Marroquin, and Joe Marroquin; and seven grandchildren.     Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Araceli ( Sally) Mireles.     Visitation was Sunday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Helms officiating.     Pallbearers are Mark Riojas, Brian Benavides, Adrian Marroquin, Jason Riojas, Justin Marroquin, Fabian Benavides, and Cory Marroquin.     Interment will be in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery.     Funeral services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of the Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.