Obituary: Maria \”Elena\” Rios of Bellmawr, age 77 | cnbnews.net

Maria \” Elena\” Rios (nee Leal), age 77, of Bellmawr, formerly of Barrington, died peacefully with her family in her heart and at her side on July 16, 2013.

Beloved wife of Juan \”John\” for 54 years. Loving mother of John Rios (Judy) of Brigantine and Elena Rogers (Bob). Proud grandmother of Lauren, Brian and Bob Rogers, Jr. and Joey Bove and Johnny Bove. Sister of Jimmy Leal, Celeste DeLeon, Oscar Leal, Cecilia Perez, Ida Hernandez, Gloria Cofie and the late Leonard and David Leal. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Maria \”Elena\” was a longtime employee of Edmund Scientific Co. (Edmund Industrial Optics) in Barrington for 27 years. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She will be truly missed.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing from 10 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service and entombment will follow at 11:30am at New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.