Rick Jason Rio

On Monday, November 4, 2024, Rick Jason Rio, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 58. Rick believed in a loving God, his plan, and is now resting in peace with him. Rick was born to Ricardo and Barbara Rio in 1966. He was the original member of the Rio Trio. The bond Rick, Kristin and Brandon share will never be broken. He lived and grew up in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from Viewmont High School in 1984.

Rick was extremely close to his family, and he deeply loved his parents, siblings, children, niece and grandchildren. He received unconditional love and support his entire life from his amazing parents and family. He loved being a grandpa, known as “Pappy” and he cherished his visits. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their frequent family get togethers and BBQs. Rick was the designated grill master. Rick was handy with tools and when able, Rick was always willing to give a helping hand. Rick had a great love of music throughout his life and at one time had a DJ business with his best friend, John McKay. Rick’s passion of music was shared with so many people. It inspired the kids to love listening to music as well as playing musical instruments during their childhood.

Rick loved vintage muscle cars and spent many years working with his dad doing auto body and restoring cars. Watching Mecum Auctions was a pastime with his dad to see all the classic cars fixed up. Rick was also a big Broncos and Jazz fan and enjoyed watching sports with his dad. Rick’s bright smile and sweet spirit will be forever missed by his entire immediate family, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and close longtime friends. Rick cared for the mothers of his kids, Jennifer Rio and Julie Strosser. He also had a special lifelong bond with his closest friend, Wendy Lund.

Rick is survived by his parents Ricardo and Barbara Rio; children Alicia Duford, Mercedeez (Sadeez) McBride (Ricky), Krystal Rio, and Jason Rio; niece Alexis Gillette (Anthony Savage); grandchildren Drayson Duford, Dakston Duford, Ashlyn Duford, and Victoria (Tori) Kesselbrenner; sister Kristin Rio Gillette; brother Brandon Rio; and son-in-law Dave Kesselbrenner. Rick was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Troy Gillette.

Rick’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the Bountiful Paramedics and Lakeview Hospital staff for their help, compassion, and support to Rick and his family.

Friends and family are invited to gather and celebrate Rick’s life at an open house on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Bountiful Elks Lodge, 544 West 400 North, Suite A, Bountiful, UT 84010.