Evelyn Riojas

Evelyn Reyes Riojas, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2014. She was born in Greeley, CO, on June 10, 1922, to the late Alejandro and Romelia Reyes. She married Antonio Riojas on December 13, 1947. Evelyn was a homemaker who was highly involved in her church. She was a church deacon, worship leader and Sunday school teacher. Her hobbies included sewing quilts for missionaries and singing as a guest artist on a Christian radio with her brother-in-law Manuel Martinez in the 1940s. Evelyn is survived by three children: Tony Riojas, Donald Riojas and Beatrice Acevedo. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Jarrad Chavez, Arlene Riojas Acuna, Melisa Ruffino, Danielle Acevedo, Paul Acevedo, Alex Riojas and Christian Riojas. She is survived by her twelve great grandchildren. Jaiden Chavez, Gabriel Chavez, Emmaline Chavez, Zachery Acuna, Zane Acuna, Zoey Acuna, Catalyna Ruffino, Serenity Ruffino, Lolita Ruffino, Gavino Rufino, Alika Acevedo and Isaiah Acevedo. Service Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area #3 Tuesday 6/24, 1:30 pm Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary 951-687-0551 | Tuesday 6/24, 11:00 pm Cemetery Riverside National Cemetery Staging Area #4 Thursday 1/1