Higinio De Los Rios

DONNA – Higinio de los Rios, 63, earned his angels wings on Friday, August 7, 2020 at UTMB Hospital in Webster, Texas.  He was born on March 25, 1957 in Weslaco, TX to Julio and Nora de los Rios. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Julio (Beaver) de los Rios and nephew Elias de los Rios. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, 
Noemi de los Rios, daughter, Marissa Fountain (Richard), and two grandchildren, Ethan and Tyler Fountain of League City, Texas, brothers; Ruben, Juan Francisco, Santos and Rosendo de los Rios, sisters; Rosa Gutierrez, Aurora Gonzales, Connie Ramirez, Julia de los Rios and Nora Gonzalez. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Higinio lived in Donna, TX most of his life. To say he lived life to the fullest is an understatement. He was extremely loyal to his family and friends, giving them what he could when they needed something from him. He never denied giving his things away when someone told him they liked something specific he had. He embraced love and gave love in so many forms – giving, sharing, loving, caring – that’s just who he was. Aside from his family, he loved the Dallas Cowboys, his animals and his yard, always taking great care of his plants and trees. We must not forget he made the best bar-b-que ever! He will be deeply missed by his family and those whose lives he touched. He will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts!  

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Vaughan Funeral Home in Donna. There will be a graveside services at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Val Verde Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 

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