Julian L. Rios

Julian L. Rios, 87, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, may 19, 2010, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by his large, loving family. He was born January 20, 1923, at Troy, Texas to Juan and Virginia (Lopez) Rios. Julian was always a hard working man and followed the sugar beet and cotton harvest all over the United States. It was while he was working in Michigan that he met and fell in love with Consuelo E. Escobar. The couple was married in May of 1947, in Snyder, Texas. Fourteen children were blessed to this marriage; Janie, Paul, Raymon, Joe, Linda, Lupe, Irene, Jesse, Mercy, Margarita, Julian, Jr., Maria, Fred & Gabriel. Julian and Consuelo put down roots in Lexington, Nebraska in 1965. When they first moved to Lexington Julian worked for Kirkpatrick Sand & Gravel and then worked as a plumber for Jones Plumbing for years and later went out on his own. He not only did plumbing, but he was a very capable contractor and could fix anything that was broken. He also interpreted for the Dawson County Sheriff’s Department and Police Department and was always willing to help where needed. He loved being with his large family, especially teasing the grandkids, he taught his sons to play baseball and worked as an umpire for years. You would always find him rooting on his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, or his favorite football team, the Texas Longhorns and cheering for any team that was playing the Huskers! He also enjoyed playing the accordion and singing for the grandkids. There will be a great void left in this large family with Julian’s passing. Survivors include his wife: Consuelo Rios of Lexington, Nebraska Seven sons: Paul & Mary Ann Rios of Prague, Nebraska; Raymon & Della Rios of Wahoo, Nebraska; Joe & Herminia Rios of Kearney, Nebraska; Jesse & Karla Rios of Gothenburg, Nebraska; Julian, Jr. Rios of Fremont, Nebraska; Fred & Michelle Rios of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Gabriel & Dawn Rios of Lexington, Nebraska. Seven daughters: Janie Alvarado of Wisconsin; Linda Reyes of Concordia, Kansas; Lupe & Don Jones of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Irene & Richard Kacprzicki of Pensacola, Florida; Mercy & Refugio Bueno of Lexington, Nebraska; Margarita & Larry Cain of Texarkana, Texas; Maria Rios of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Thirty grandchildren, many great and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Julian was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons; four brothers; six sisters; four grandsons; one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 24, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverends Paul Colling and Jorge Canela Con-celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery at Lexington. Wake Service and Rosary will be Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Rios Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to the family at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.