Roy Santos Rio

Roy Santos Rio was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. He graduated from Farrington High School and joined the Army, 1st cavalry division at 19 years old, serving in Korea at 20 years old. Roy worked in the shipyard as a rigger both in Hunters Point, CA and Bremerton, WA PSNS. He earned his associates degree at Chabot College. He retired a navy civilian retiree.

Roy was an active member of Christian Life Center Church in Port Orchard since moving to Washington in 1973. He was also a member of the 1st cavalry veterans association, serving as their president for several years.

Roy enjoyed family trips to Pacific Beach and Sol Duc. He always shared a funny joke with others and was a very giving, active person in his faith. Roy enjoyed fishing, crabbing, squidding (he was known as the Squid King), veterans activities, leather working, and the turkey shoot. He loved spending time in his home state of Hawaii.

Roy is survived by his wife of 58 years- Chong Rio, Daughters Corrina Markley, Coleen Walker, Son Kevin Rio and 9 grandchildren.

Roy’s memorial service will be held at Christian Life Center Church in Port Orchard on Friday, June 11 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christin Life Center Church