Ruben Rios

Ruben Rios, 74, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born on a Monday, January 28, 1952 with his twin brother; Ricardo in Edinburg, Texas to Arnulfo Anival Rios and Maria de la Luz Zamora Rios. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Ruben is survived by his children; Edna Royder, Londie Rios, Jessica Rios, Monica Royder, Stephanie Royder and James Rios, siblings; Albert (Gracie) Rios, Ricardo "Ricky" (Mary) Rios, Cynthia Torres, Lydia Petty, 9 grandchildren and partner; Maria Angelina Carr. 

Ruben graduated from Edinburg High School in 1972 and then enlisted into the United States Navy. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball, track & field, cycling and had a very physique body.  He also enjoyed playing the piano, rock hounding and attending the aliens and Extra-Terrestrial Conferences. Ruben had a zest for life and was always happy and lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched. 

The Rios family received friends on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a Prayer service held at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home, 322 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg.

Funeral services were entrusted to Johnny Garcia, Manager/Funeral Director and staff of Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg, Texas