Ruth Dalila Rios Castillo Owens' Obituary
Ruth Dalila Rios Castillo Owens, 57, of Argentina, died July 13, 2018 at Decatur
Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Graceland
Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Ruth was born February 21, 1961 in Ciudad Mante Tamps., Mexico, the daughter
of Agustin Rios and Esperanza Castillo. She married John L. Owens on January
31, 1987 in Querctaro, Mexico.
Ruth was a teacher, school principal and missionary. She enjoyed participating in
and leading women’s and children’s ministries. She enjoyed sewing, music and
doing laundry.
Surviving are her husband, Larry, sons, David Owens (Hannah) of Argentina,
Joshua Owens of Argentina, Caleb Owens of Argentina; parents, Agustin Rios and
Esperanza Castillo; brothers Agustin Rios of Mexico, Elias Rios of Mexico, Mario
Rios of Mexico; sisters, Berenice Rios of Mexico, Imelda Rios of Mexico and two
grandchildren Ingrid and Zoey.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and one grandson.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, July16, 2018, at East Park Baptist
Church, 1919 S. Baltimore Ave., Decatur, IL 62521.
Visitation will be from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2018 at the church.
Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ruth.
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