Jose Rafael Riley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jose Rafael Riley (Albuquerque, New Mexico), who passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jose Rafael Riley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, A. J. Riley and Stella Higgins; and his siblings, Stella Gallegos, Richard Riley, Pat Riley, Joan Roybal, Sonny Odom and Blanch Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Lydia Riley; his siblings, John Riley, Glenna Vecere (Joe) and Eugenio Riley (Rebecca); his children, Linda Koester, Wanda Archuleta, Shelley Riley (Al Kraus), Michelle Riley, Jose R. Riley Jr. and Antonio Riley (Jeneen Riley); his brother-in-law Al Smith; his grandchildren, Jordan Riley and Christian Kraus; his great grandchildren, Kaileena Riley, Alexandria Riley and Ryu Riley; his stepsons, Carlos Vigil (Pam) and Daniel Vigil (Stacy); and his grandson Miles.
