Ruben was born in Houston, Texas on June 16, 1925, son of the late Barnabe and Guadalupe Riojas.
He was a Navy Veteran and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosa Riojas; children, Sandra, Ruben Jr., and Veronica; eight grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 1:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 7:00p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.
Chapel Service will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 2:00p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, followed by committal service at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
You may view the obituary of Ruben Sanchez Riojas Sr. at www.MeM.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, and mausoleums. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.