Mrs. Esther Rios Gonzales, 77 of Lampasas, TX died Monday April 17, 2017 at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. She was born August 29, 1939 in Rios, TX the daughter of Encarnacion Rios and Victoria (Cantu) Rios. Esther was an L.V.N. for many years. She had been a resident of Lampasas for over 35 years. Esther was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas. Funeral mass for Esther Gonzales will be held on Thursday April 20, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lampasas with Father Pedro Castillo officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7 pm at Sneed Funeral Chapel. Family includes; 3 daughters: Elina Hernandez and husband Mariano of Garland, Christina Barrios and Cynthia Martinez and husband Rudy both of San Antonio. 2 sons: Ronald Rios and Janey of San Antonio and Jay Rios and Shawnda of Lampasas. Sisters; Elsa Rodriguez and Victoria Rios Adams grandchildren, Sonny, Esmarelda, Amy, Stephanie, Albert Jr. III, Conrad, Ronnie Jr., Pamela, Scott, William, Roland, Dr. Rudy, Jacob, Roxanne, Nigel, Jennifer, Danielle, Shawn, Leslie Great-grandchildren; Luciana, Mateo, Paulina, Noemi, Nia, Taly, Eva, Olivia, Eisley, Dorian, Dallas, Mathias, Eleanor, Nathaniel, Olivia, Alexis, Emily, Evelyn, Scottie, Nila, Annie Mae, Hector, Bella, Rosemary Joy, Eric III, Isabella, Athena, Brylie, Zaiden. Esther was preceded in death by her son 10 days ago, Albert Rios.