Erlinda Escovedo Rios Big Spring, Texas Obituary

Erlinda Escovedo Rios

Erlinda Escovedo Rios, 73, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Visitation will be 9 AM until 9 PM Sunday with a vigil service at 7 PM at Myers & Smith Chapel. A funeral Mass will be 10 AM Monday at Holy Trinity catholic Church. Erlinda Escovedo Rios was born in Fort Davis Texas on May 26, 1949 to Francisco and Merced Jacques Escovedo. She moved to Big Spring in 1952 and has been a resident here for most of her life. Erlinda married Luis Rios, on November 14, 1964. The couple met while working at the cotton fields surrounding Big Spring. They farmed on the north of town in the communities of Knot, Ackerly and Luther. They later moved to town and began to form a family. Erlinda started working for the Big Spring Independent School District, as a Teacher’s Aide, and worked there for 10 years. She also worked at SMMC, before starting her career at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She worked there for 26 years in Human Resources, as a Clerk Typist, Personnel Clerk, and retiring as a Human Resources Specialist, in 2009. Erlinda was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. She was also an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, where she served as a secretary and later, served as president of the Society for several years. Erlinda loved to serve and assist the families of the community that were in need, especially during the holidays. She was also an auxiliary member for the Legion of Mary, served on the pastoral council for two years, and was a Cursillista. Erlinda enjoyed dancing and listening to music, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her favorite gathering was Easter, when all her grandchildren and great grandchildren came to the Easter egg hunt at her house. Erlinda is survived by her four sons, Luis Rios Jr., (Janie), Jacob Rios, (Stephanie), Theodore Rios, and TJ Rios, (Sindy), one daughter, Nancy Rios, all from Big Spring, four brothers, David Escovedo, Margarito Escovedo, (Estela), Johnny Munoz (Gloria), of Big Spring Albert J. Escovedo (Liz), of El Paso and two sisters, Yolanda Diaz, (Palemon) of El Paso, and Luisa Hernandez, of Midland, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco, 1994 and Merced in 1996, her husband Luis in 2017 and a son Patrick, in 2008. Pallbearers: Luis Rios III, Johnny Lee Rios, Jacob Rios Jr., Frankie Rios Vega, Theodore Rios Jr., Patrick Rios Jr., Timothy John Rios Jr., Daniel Rios. Honorary pallbearers all other grandsons. All donations will go to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Big Spring, Texas. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
May 26, 1949 - June 1, 202205/26/194906/01/2022
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Kim Parrish
June 6, 2022
Condolences for the family. Erlinda was such an incredible person. I always enjoyed visiting with her & she had beautiful smile. No one can ever replace her.
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The Schaffer-Franco family
June 3, 2022
Sending hugs and prayers to the Rios family! My heart is with you all, I know how much she will be missed because of the person she was. She was so precious Thinking of y’all ❤️
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Barbara Miller
June 3, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I enjoyed working with Erlinda in HR at the VA. She was a very special lady.
Betty Thixton
June 3, 2022
Condolences and prayers.
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Paul Sotelo
June 3, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the entire Rios family. My family's prayers are with your family during this time grieving. God bless you all.
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Rosalinda Salazar
June 3, 2022
My Condolences To The Rios Family. Sending Prayers For Peace and Comfort May She R.I.P
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Amalia Canales Canales
June 2, 2022
A candle was posted for Erlinda Escovedo Rios.
A candle was posted for Erlinda Escovedo Rios.
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Erma Gray
June 2, 2022
I’m so very sorry for your loss Nancy, June, Jacob, Teddie and TJ I pray for your strength and pray God wraps his arms around you and guide you all thru these very difficult days. May you feel your mom’s arms around you helping you they these days….
Hilda Uribe
June 2, 2022
Condolences to the family
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Sean rios
June 2, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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