Jesus J. Rios Age, 79 of Charco, TX passed away on December 6, 2021 in Victoria, TX surrounded by his loving family.  Jesus was born on June 18, 1942 in Runge, TX to the late Fernando and Vicenta De Los Santos Rios.  He married Francisca Rico on September 19, 1960 in Runge, TX, retired as an Oilfield Foreman, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend to many and of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents Fernando and Vicenta De Los Santos Rios; sister, Veronica Skelton; brothers, Roberto Rios, Salvador Rios and Eduardo Rios. He is survived by his loving wife Francisca Rico Rios of Charco; daughters, Maria Salazar and husband John of Goliad, Priscilla Rios of Victoria; sons, Jesse Rios and wife Carolyn of Runge, Daniel Rios of Houston; sisters, Delfina Vasquez of Natalia, Elena Rios of San Antonio, Leticia LaSoya of San Antonio; brothers, Fernando Rios of Runge, Heriberto Rios of Amarillo, 5 grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Norbert Hermann Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Runge, TX.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Runge, TX with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the Runge Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers: John Salazar, Chase Cisneros, Jesse Rios, Eric Gaona, Ben Garcia, and Mario Garza.

Honorary Pallbearers: Beaux Veridine, Easton Gaona and Bobby Hernandez.