Adalberto Rios
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Adalberto Rios, age 91, of Harlingen, TX passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. Adalberto (Beto) was born April 23, 1929 to Juan and Maria Rios in Mercedes, TX.
Adalberto is survived by his wife of 63-years, Elva; son George Rios; son Rene (Lisa) Rios; daughter Rosie (Armando) Fernandez; and daughter Rolee Rios. He is also survived by 12-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Adalberto was a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley and served in the United Sates Army as a paratrooper during World War II. He worked for Frito Lay Distributors for over 30 years and for 15 years as a custodian for Long Elementary in the Harlingen Independent School District. He was also a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic community.
Adalberto had a soft spot for animals, loved getting updates on the activities of his grandchildren, and enjoyed playing the slot machines in Kinder, LA. While he will be deeply missed, he will always be remembered for his kind heart, clever sense of humor, and his cartoon drawings illustrating family antics.
A visitation for Adalberto will be held Wednesday January 27, 2021 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, TX 78559. A rosary to follow at 7:00PM. A chapel service on Thursday January 28, 2021 at 10:00AM. Military Honors are under the directions American Legion Post 205 from Harlingen TX.