Olga A. Rios, 80, of Kingsville, Texas passed away on April 27, 2024, in Kingsville, Texas

She was born on October 3, 1943, in Kingsville, Texas to the late Manuel Arriaga and Maria Dolores Moya Arriaga.

In 1959, she married the love of her life, Andres V. Rios. They were happily married for 59 years at the time of his passing. They built a loving family including four devoted daughters. Her lively personality radiated kindness and love for everyone who knew her. She dedicated her life to her children and husband. Her culinary skills were legendary among those who had the pleasure of tasting her delicious authentic cooking.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andres V. Rios, her parents, Manuel Arriaga, and Maria Dolores Arriaga; her brothers, Maximo Arriaga, and Severo Arriaga; and sister-in-law, Catarina Trevino Arriaga.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Noelia (Derek) Belmontes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cecilia (Roel) Gonzalez of Kingsville, Texas, Yolanda (Alvin) Morin of Calallen, Texas, and Olga (Todd) Burris of Coldwater, Mississippi. Grandchildren, Vanessa Irino (Hiroki), Sabrina Moreno (Adrian), Brittany Gonzalez (Israel Rosas), Jacob Gonzalez, Kelley Jo Carrillo, Cole Carrillo, Jordan McClain (Savannah), Jared McClain (Brenda); great-grandchildren, Andrea Moreno, Kiyoshi Irino, and Jack V. Rosas; sister-in-law, Maria Guadalupe Whitley; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

We would like to send a special thanks to Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, as well as Kingsville Hospice for their exceptional care of our loving mother.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be immediately following the Rosary at Chamberlain Cemetery.
The memories of Olga will live on forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Her life was a testament to the power of love and faith. May she forever rest in eternal peace.


Arrangements under the compassionate care of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.