Mario Oliveros Rios

Mario Oliveros Rios, age 44, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on February 18, 1981, to Isaiah and Josefa Rios Oliveros in Delicias Guerrero Mexico. Mario was the youngest of nine siblings. His parents passed away when he was very young. He enjoyed playing soccer and basketball as a kid and going to the river with his siblings and friends. Mario spent a lot of time with his nieces and nephews, including teaching them how to drive. He will always be remembered as the “life of the party”. Mario was a very joyful person, always spending time with his family.

Mario started dating Tina Andrea Covarrubias on August 11, 2001, in Liberal, Kansas and was united in marriage to the love of his life and she became Mrs. Tina Andrea Oliveros on October 24, 2009, in Liberal, Kansas. He was the father of one daughter, three sons. and an amazing, loving grandpa to four grandchildren that will miss him every day. He enjoyed playing, spoiling, and showing them love every day. Mario had a big heart and was loved by many. He loved dancing and singing karaoke with family and friends. Mario was very well known. He worked in food processing plants and construction for many years. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Andrea Oliveros,
Daughter, Andrea Marie Medina Oliveros and partner, Antoni Godina of Liberal, Kansas,
Mario Isaias Oliveros and partner, Destinee Rivera of Liberal, Kansas,
Andrew Jeremias Oliveros and partner, Natalee Ornelas, and
Joseph Fabian Oliveros of Liberal, Kansas,
Four brothers, Modesto Leyva Rios,
Alfredo Leyva Rios,
Roberto Leyva Rios, and
Tino Oliveros Rios,
Four sisters,
Antonia Leyva Rios,
Amada Leyva Rios,
Candelaria Oliveros Rios, and
Gabriela Oliveros Rios,
Four grandchildren, Alejandro Antoni Godina,
Angelica Andrea Godina,
Amaree Kamila Oliveros, and
Zalayah Oliveros.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Josefa Rios Oliveros, and
Nephew, Miguel Angel Leyva Gomez.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Reverend Charles Seiwert celebrating.

Interment will follow at Liberal Cemetery in Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com