Modesta G. Rios passed away on Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Sanderson, Texas, to Magdaleno Fierro Rios and Antonia Gonzales Rios. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Fidel Rios, Magdaleno G. Rios, Jr.; sister, Santos Gonzales; sons, Daniel Chavez and Frank Chavez.

She is survived by her sons Ruben Dominguez and Joel Rios, both of Fort Stockton, and Pablo Rios Chavez and wife Lluvia of Dallas, Texas; her daughters Mary Lou Chavez of Fort Stockton, and Elva Guevara and husband Joe of Fort Stockton; siblings Alexandra Lopez, Tanislado Rios, Nieves Celaya, Juan Rios, Lucio Rios, Maria Rios, and Elvira Feyry, all of Fort Stockton; 22 grandchildren; and 36 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Fort Stockton Christian Center.

All CDC guidelines will be followed to ensure safety for all who attend.