I put this website together in honor of my mother JoAnn for her Birthday.  

This is the 1st birthday that we will celebrate her birthday and she is not here. This day will be a difficult day for us. Mom's not here physically, but she is with us in our hearts and spirit, and I know we can sometimes feel her presence around us.

I'm hoping that family and friends will enjoy posting tributes, or stories, songs, pictures of mom.

I know that we will enjoy reading all the tributes from everyone. 

God Bless and Thank you,

Lissa, Cruz,  Anthony, Amanda, John and Taylor

proceeded in death by her mother Raquel O. Rios.

She left here on earth her daughter, Melissa Chavez, son in law Cruz Chavez, son, John Rios and her grandchildren, Anthony and Amanda Chavez, and Taylor Rios;
Father, Macendonio Rios; Sister, Ester Sanchez; Brothers, Isaac, Joe, Joel, David, Bill Rios; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.