Mary Ellen Rios

Mary Ellen Rios, 69 of Baytown entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Mary was born in Curtis Ohio to Jesus and Andrea Gonzalez on May 20th, 1951. She was a devoted wife to Pedro ‘“Pete” Rios and was an amazing mother, grandmother and beautiful friend.

Mary co-owned Rios Construction & Roofing, Rio RV Park, as well as multiple rental properties. She embodied an innate giving spirit and was born with a magical heart of gold. Whether it was kind words, a warm hug, a thoughtful gift, or delicious food, Mary was always there to shower her family and friends with tokens of love. This passion for giving extended to everyone and anyone she met ~and she never met a stranger. That constant giving to others fed her soul. She truly loved the relationships she built and established many lifelong friendships through the years.

As a loving wife, Mary and Pete shared 49 wonderful years of marriage. Those years were full of love and lots of laughter. Their love, commitment and devotion to one another allowed them to raise wonderful children in a home filled with constant love and support. Mary was blessed with many artistic talents. She had a gift for interior decorating and home remodeling. These were hobbies she often shared with family and friends. She also had a huge passion for shopping on QVC and those daily deliveries often meant that heart of gold of hers was yet again gifting to others. Together with her husband, Mary especially enjoyed cheering for the Astros, Texans, Steelers, dancing to the oldies, and above all, family time. You could always find Mary feeding her family every day at lunch ~it is a tradition that will forever be treasured.

As a devoted mother and grandmother, Mary cherished special times spent with her family. She was a constant provisional light of unconditional love, support, guidance, commitment and made every effort to create wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Whether it was attending birthday parties, graduations, extra circular activities, or family events, she made every effort to make each moment special and memorable. Her family was her proudest accomplishment in life. As a relative and special friend to so many, her love for life and beautiful smile will always remain engrained in the memories of those who were graced to have known her.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Pete Rios, her daughter Rachel Ann Rios, son Tony and wife Angie Rios, son Eric and wife Jessica Rios, grandson Christian A. Rios, and “adopted” son Elbert DeLaCruz and wife Pam. She is also survived by Siblings and their spouses, Emma & Homer Canales of Moline, OH, Virginia & Simon Rodríguez of Perrysburg, OH, Jesse & Connie Gonzalez of Toledo, Ohio, Graciela & Rogelio of Detroit, MI, Irma & Robert Guerrero of Toledo, OH, Ramon & Sylvia Gonzalez of Toledo, OH, Lydia & Joe Ruiz of Findlay, OH, Nancy Rios of Hawaii including many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mary Rios is proceeded in death by her parents, Jesus C. Gonzalez, Andrea M. Gonzalez, brother Jesus “Jesse” Gonzalez Jr., & brother Cesar Gonzalez.

The Rios family would like to thank each and every one for the kind words of comfort, flowers, foods, and emotional support during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Faith Family Church, 6500 N Main St, Baytown, TX 77521. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Earthman Memory Gardens, 8624 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.navarrefuneralhome.com