Ruby Moreno Rios

Ruby Moreno Rios, 80, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1945 in Frio County to Jesus Sr. and Beatrice Benavidez Moreno.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Mary, Marcella, Armando, Jesus Jr., Porfirio “Pilo”, and David.

Ruby is survived by her husband of almost 58 years, David, daughter Janelle (Richard), son Frankie (Kristen), grandchildren Spencer (Virginia), Madison and Parker, great-grandchildren Shelby, Sydney, and Spencer “SJ”; siblings Jose “Boy” Eliberto, Jose “Coty” Luis, Juanita, Marivel, and Trinidad “Pipo”, and many nieces, nephews and long-time friends.

After graduating from Dilley High School, she spent a couple of years with family in Chicago, Illinois. She returned to Dilley where she married long-time love David Rios of Pearsall on December 30, 1967. Her goal in life was to support and nurture her family. She enjoyed making homemade tortillas, beans, and cakes were her trademark and her Thanksgiving feast was a staple of the family. After feeding her family, her second favorite hobby was watching – and talking about – novellas.