Stella Aguilar Rios

October 2, 1930 - September 12, 2021

Due to a flower allergy, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to:

The Alzheimer’s Association

8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800

Chicago, IL, 60631

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St. Peter Church of Ss. Peter & Lambert Catholic Parish

8100 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.1492 |

Saturday 10/2, 11:00 am

[Please note: In compliance with archdiocesan COVID guidelines, face masks are mandatory indoors regardless of vaccination status.]

Stella Rios, nee Aguilar, age 90, of Skokie, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her residence.

Beloved wife of the late Miguel A. Rios; loving mother of Antonio Eduardo (Dionne) Castillo and Anna Maria Castillo; dear grandmother of Emilio Vargas, Alexandra Castillo, and Jacqueline (Gabriel Smith) Castillo; cherished great-grandmother of Evan and Ayden Castillo; fond sister of the late Ofelia Gula, Rosa Elena Aguilar, and Octavio Aguilar.

Family and friends will meet for Memorial Mass, Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Sts. Peter & Lambert Catholic Parish (St. Peter Church), 8100 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.

[Please note: In compliance with archdiocesan COVID guidelines, face masks are mandatory indoors regardless of vaccination status.]

Interment private.

Due to a flower allergy, the family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL, 60631.

Funeral info: 847.673.6111.

Stella Rios, nee Aguilar, age 90, of Skokie, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Miguel A. Rios; loving mother of Antonio Eduardo (Dionne) Castillo and Anna Maria Castillo; dear grandmother of Emilio Vargas, Alexandra Castillo, and Jacqueline (Gabriel Smith) Castillo; cherished great-grandmother of Evan and Ayden Castillo; fondContinue Reading

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Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Stelita Was Gods gift to me since the day I met her. I will cherish every memory I have of her and we will remember her always.

Querida Anita y familia! Reciban mis mas sinceras condolencias Y mis oraciones por su eterno descanso. Siempre recordare a Stella con carino! Era una amiga muy querida! Les mando un fuerte abrazo y bendiciones Sinceramente Cecilia Otero!!

In memory of Stella Aguilar Rios, Ilva Martinez-Aparicio lit a candle

Querida Estelita: no encuentro palabras para describir lo que representaste para cada uno de nosotros en esta familia. Todos admiramos tu hermoso carácter, siempre con la sonrisa a flor de piel y lista para darte con generosidad a todos los que fuimos privilegiados de conocerte. Vaya todo mi amor y el de mi familia directo a tu corazón. Serás un ángel más para todos nosotros. Qué Dios llene de consuelo el alma de Tony y Anita. NUNCA TE OLVIDAREMOS. FUISTE ÚNICA. Q.E.P.D.

Stellita querida, fuiste una tía adorada, tan cariñosa, generosa, siempre de buen humor y con la mejor disposición para ayudar a otros y un ejemplo como mamá, abuela y bisabuela. Siempre permanecerás en nuestros corazones y muchas gracias por iluminar nuestra vida. ¡Abrazos hasta el Cielo!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thank you for guiding me all my life mom. I will miss our talks, our laughing times, our discussions about life, our moments of joy, our moments of sorrow. You made me a better person and will continue to do so from above. I love mom….until next we see each other…

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.