Christian Rios

In Loving Memory of Christian Joél Rios
October 1, 1992 - March 20, 2023

Christian Joél Rios was called to heaven unexpectedly on March 20th 2023, at the young age of 30. Christian Joél began life in San Antonio, Texas on October 1st, 1992. He is survived by his parents, Mother Tracy Suarez Durham and Sean Durham along with Father Christian Rios and Mandy Ramos. Big brother to 4 siblings, Serenity Rios, Maryssa Rios, Angelina Rios and Anthony Rios. Uncle to 2 nieces Amaya Arce and River Ramirez, along with 5 loving grandparents. He also leaves many families and friends who loved him dearly. He is survived by his two daughters who were absolutely everything to him Azalea Rios and Emmalyn Rios.

Christian Joél was a dedicated and devoted father to his two baby girls, loved spending time with family and friends. He loved stopping at any body of water and being at the many rivers he would frequent and was his favorite place to be. He was also a very creative and expressive person, taking on many hobbies such as reading, drawing, journaling and being outdoors as much as possible. A chef of sorts (known for creating his world-famous omelets), perfecting his craft of skateboarding and his goal of training to become the greatest MMA fighter alive. He was also the self-proclaimed inventor of pineapple pizza and takes credit for introducing bean and cheese tacos to the state of Pennsylvania where he spent some of his childhood as well as South Carolina. He was also known for being one of the hardest workers to help raise his children, the most supportive brother, loving son, amazing father and good friend.

Christian Joél was baptized and saved into a new life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we know that he’s at his true home waiting and watching over us in heaven just as he watched over us here on earth.

“I WILL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART UNTIL I CAN HOLD YOU IN HEAVEN”

Celebration of life reception to be held at:

VFW Post 8315 Schertz location

Stafford Hall

1000 FM 78 Schertz TX 78154

Starting at 6:00pm