Racine – Esther Ann Riojas, 55, passed away at home on Friday, December 18, 2015 following a long illness, She was born in Racine on November 20, 1960, daughter of the late Margarito and Rosa (nee: Flores) Riojas.

Esther retired from American Champion Aircraft in 2012 where she was a design engineer for many years. She enjoyed time spent with her family playing board games; fishing; and playing the guitar. She was a devoted member of Jehovah's Witness Lockwood Kingdom Hall for more than 35 years.

She is survived by her dear brothers and sisters: Oscar Garcia of California, Roy "Rudy" Garcia of Racine, Virginia (Jesus) Hernandez of Kenosha, and Sonia Delgado of Racine; and well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Irma Fredrickson; brother, Seferino Garcia; and brother-in-law, Gilbert Delgado.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:00 pm. on Monday, December 28, 2015 with Elder Dave Wysocki presiding.Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia will follow the service.  Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 11:00 a.m.