A Life Remembered
Obituary
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!
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Cathy Jones Houghton
July 24, 2011
Lydia,I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you two were. Prayers for you and your family. Sincerely Cathy
Carole Jones
July 24, 2011
Lydia and family so, sorry for your loss Carole Jones
Maria Delcarmen Capallera
June 17, 2011
Que Dios lo tenga en su gloria.
Jeff & Dana Foreman
June 16, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Rios family at this difficult time. Patricia was an absolute sweetheart! May you find comfort in your in your faith.
Julio Ruata
June 16, 2011
Patricia was always very kind and gentle person, she smile and encourages other all the the time. She will be miss forever. May the Peace of God confort you all in your loss.
Darrell & Brenda Mckee
June 16, 2011
Patricia was such a sweet and special person and touched the hearts and lives of many and will remain in our memories forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. With our deepest sympathy, Darrell & Brenda McKee (BBHS class of 82')
Suellen Noel Leblanc
June 16, 2011
Word cannot express my deepest sympathy I have for Patricia and family I have know her and her sister Lydia for about 34 years, She will be truly missed. Last time I saw Patricia was in K-Mart in 2003. She was a wonderful person,a sweet wonderful person. I know she loved her family and friends with all her heart.May God hold and keep her in the palm of his hands ^i^ God truly has an angel.My deepest sympathy, Suellen Noel LeBlanc
Liz Deshotels Clayton
June 16, 2011
Patricia was a wonderful, kind person. I never saw her have a harsh word for anyone. Please know that Patricia will be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Sylvia Mcelduff
June 15, 2011
Patricia was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her laughter and smile. My deepest sympathy to the Rios family and friends. Our prayers are with each one of you. Sincerely, Sylvia McElduff and family
Janet Lennon
June 15, 2011
I worked with Patricia for many years at Vinson & Elkins and I found her to be an exceptionally kind and gentle person. She will be missed by all who knew her. To Patricia's family, I extend my heartfelt condolences. May the peace of God surround and comfort each of you in this most difficult time.
Marian Chauvin Burt
June 15, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God give you faith and strength. Patricia was a beautiful person and had such a loving family. May she find peace in the loving arms of our Savior. Love you, Marian Chauvin Burt
Cathy Hyatt
June 15, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with the family and friends during this time. May God Bless them all.
Becky Brocato
June 15, 2011
Natalia, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Patterson
June 15, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. PATRICIA WAS A FRIEND AND FORMER CO-WORKER AT MEHAFFY WEBER AND WE ALL LOVED HER. SHE WAS A LOVING AND COMPASSIONATE PERSON, A LOYAL AND DEDICATED EMPLOYEE AND A CREDIT TO HER PROFESSION.
Cynthia Doucette
June 15, 2011
I was so sorry to hear that Patricia's long and courageous battle had ended. She was one of those truly gracious individuals who make life so much more pleasant for everyone around her. Please extend our condolences to the members of your family. Nell McCallum & Associates, Inc.
Melissa Elliott
June 15, 2011
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Patricia over the years at two law firms and in other aspect of our career. Patricia was such a kind and thoughtful person always offering to help you in a time of need. As we grew professionally and our paths went in different directions we would meet up several times at industry meetings up etc...the one thing that made Patricia unique is that she always made you feel so special and she was "real" she truly wanted to know what was new and catch up on your life. She was a sincere person. We all will miss her sweetness and her love of life. My thoughts and prayers to out to all of her family and friends. She help make us all be a better person when she was around us! With deep sympathy, Melissa Thomas Elliott
Mary Jo Chauvin
June 15, 2011
Lydia and Family... My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to cope with the difficult days ahead. Love, Mary Jo
Sharon Mcclung
June 15, 2011
I have had the privilege and joy of working with Patricia at two law firms in the past decade. She was a wonderful person, with her upbeat personality, and big infectious smile, no matter what was going on. She had such a zest for life and a great love for her family. I had the opportunity to photography Patricia a few years ago, when she was in transition back to Port Arthur, and I will burn them to a CD and send them to you in care of Clayton Thompson. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you for your immense loss. Rest in peace, Patricia, you are in God's loving arms now and are whole once again.
Debra Martin Sangster
June 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rios family. I had the awesome opportunity of knowing Patricia in many ways.. as a classmate, teammate and friend. I will never forget our cheer-leading days at St. James. Patricia will be greatly missed. She was truly a sincere and caring person whom I feel blessed to have known.
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Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors
