Richard Rius

Richard George Rius passed away on December 27, 2024 with his son Marc, and daughter-in-law, Ronda by his side. He was born on July 30, 1953 in Cuba. After leaving Cuba and immigrating to the United States, he forged a prosperous life in the Chicagoland area centered around his automotive career, chess (achieving Oak Park Grand Master), taekwondo, and most importantly, his family. 

Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Elisa Campos, his father, Huberto Rius, his son, Johnny, and his daughter, Becky, and his wife, Shirley. Richard also leaves behind many souls that he touched over the years. His legacy lives on through his loving family, including his son, Marc, his daughter, Cheryl, and his grandchildren Michael, Samantha, Adam, Connor, and Kelli. 

Family would be honored if you send memorials to St. Jude Hospital in his name, as he and his beloved wife have donated to this wonderful establishment for decades.

As long as we can dream as long as we can think,

as long as we have a memory…we will love you.

As long as we have eyes to see, and ears to hear, 

and lips to speak…we will love you.

As long as we have a heart to feel a soul stirring within us,

an imagination to hold you…we will love you.

As long as there is time, as long as there is love,

as long as we have a breath to speak your name…

we will love you, because we loved you 

more than anything in the world.

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