Santiago "Jimmy" Rios Jr., 55, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday, November 19, 2012. He was born in Racine on Nov. 28, 1956, the son of the Santiago and Petra (nee: DeLarosa) Rios Sr.

On July 10, 1978, he was united in marriage to the former Joyce LaGrand.  Jimmy, and his wife Joyce, owned and operated Rio Grande Foods, Inc. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Jimmy was a 1975 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. In 1978 he started the Rio Grande Foods. Jimmy was a true entrepreneur in every way. He started Tacos Express at the 7 Mile Fair 14 years ago. His businesses earned him the title of the Hispanic Business of the Year in 2000 and 2012. He was a co-founder of Mexican Fiesta.  Jimmy enjoyed hunting, golfing and camping. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Papi". He was a true unsung hero to his family and many friends.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; their children, Catherine Rios, of Sturtevant, Christina (Victor) Lozano, of Sturtevant, Santiago B. (Rebecca) Rios, of Racine, Jose (Melissa) Rios, and Jessica (Donald) Jaszkowski, all of Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren, Arianna, Gage, Mya, Maricella, Santiago IV, Anisa, Alicia, Benjamin, Vanessa, Anthony, Lexi, Santiago, Jose Jr., and Alex; mother, Petra Rios, of Racine; sister, Cynthia (Dale) Lambdin, of Kansasville, brothers, Ruben (Dalia) Rios, Alil (Jackie) Siamof, Kemil Siamof , all of Racine.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his father Santiago Rios Sr., and brother, Armando Rios.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St. on Monday, November 26 ^th , at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to establish a living memorial to Jimmy at a later date.