On Monday morning of January 25 ^th , Alfonso D. Riojas, age 86, was called home to Heaven. He was born on January 23, 1935 and was an Alumni of Lanier High School. After high school, He served in the United States Army as a member of the 82 ^nd Airborne Division. After completing his term, he enlisted as a member of the United States National Guard as a Staff Sergeant serving a combined total of 20 years. He was employed with the San Antonio Housing Authority and San Antonio Independent School District.

Alfonso was a devoted member of St. Alphonsus Church where he sang with the Church Choir. He was also a member of San Fernando Cathedral's Church Choir. He was known to sing alongside his sons; Julio, Edward, and Martin be it at funerals, weddings, or church.

Alfonso was married and survived by his beautiful wife, Maria Riojas of 61 years; and his children, Doris McCaleb (Virgil), Lydia (wife of the late Joe Rangel), Ralph Riojas (Debbie), Diana Perez (Rudy), Edward Riojas, Mary Helen Saucedo (Vincent), Gloria Miller (Ray) and Martin Riojas; 22 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Alfonso is proceeded into Heaven by his sons, Julio Riojas and Joe Rangel, his parents; Mauricio and Rafaela Riojas, his brothers; Matias Riojas and Julio Riojas; and his sister, Roberta Riojas.

Visitation will be held at Castillo Funeral Home on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Family & Friends will meet at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Monday, March 1, 2021, for an 11:30 a.m. Rosary. The Funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. A Private Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery for immediate family.