Patricia Ann Rios

March 17, 1963 - June 13, 2011

Patricia Ann Rios, 48, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. She was born March 17, 1963, to Ricardo and Lydia Rios, in Port Arthur, Texas. Patricia is preceded in death by her mother, Lydia Rios. She is survived by her father, Ricardo Rios; brother, Richard Rios; Manuel and Natalia Rios, Tony and Sharon Rios, sister, Lydia & Mike Brady; nephews, Christopher Rios, Sebastian Rios, Michael Brady, David Brady, Ryan Brady, Kyle Rios, Joe Rios, and Raymond Rios; nieces, Kristin Brady and Jenna Rios. Patricia was a graduate of Bishop Byrne High School and Lamar University. She worked 20 years as a paralegal in Houston, Texas. She was a member of the Houston Paralegal Association, Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association, Houston Corporate Paralegal Association and Alter Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. In 1997 and 2007, Patricia was the recipient of the Paralegal of the Year award. Patty was always present for her nieces and nephews special moments; from baseball games, football games, softball games, school functions, graduations, and weddings. Patty enjoyed attending all Texas sports events which she shared with her nieces, nephews and close friends. Patty was grateful she had wonderful and supportive friends throughout her life and illness. Thank you RiosAmigos for all you have done. Patty taught us how to live every day with more awareness of love, faith, hope and charity. You never gave up! Thank you for being a light in our lives!