Thomas James Riojas Obituary
Age 20, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 12, 2002. Thomas was born October 8, 1982, in Lansing, MI. A loving, son, father, brother, grandson and friend will be dearly missed by all.
Thomas was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Sylvia B. Parham, and grandparents, Robert Roe-buck, Jose Riojas Sr. and Angelita Riojas.
He is survived by his wife, Kristen; 2 children, Dominic Koliboski-Riojas and Alexander Riojas; parents, Diane (Daniel) Hopkins "Parham" and Jose Riojas Jr.; 2 siblings, Joseph Riojas, Melyssa Riojas; 4 half-siblings, Jose (Susan) Riojas III, Michelle (Ernest) Paralez, Rachel Riojas, and Amanda Riojas; grandparents Doug (Nancy) Parham, Joyce Parham, RuthAnn (William) Dorsa, Gary (Marilyn) Hopkins; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends; and special friend, Nicole Miller.
Graveside Services will be held, Tuesday, November 19, 2002, 1 PM in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday, November 15, 2002, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM
at the Palmer Bush Lansing Chapel.
Memorial contributions can be made to Dominic and Alexander's Education fund, 2417 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48910.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Thursday, November 14, 2002