Patricia "Tex" Rochelle Riojas, 77, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on October 9, 1945, to Presley and Pansy (Smith) Young in Ingleside, CA. A wonderful journey of travel led the Youngs to New Mexico and Texas. Tex enjoyed rodeo all over New Mexico and worked near Roswell at the Bottomless Lakes State Park as a teenager. One of her first loves was her horse, Summer. Tex had wonderful roots in Springer, New Mexico and Lubbock, Texas. She loved the mountains of New Mexico and was known for her love of life, families and the ability to share life-long lessons for the tough times. Tex married Jesse Alfonso Riojas on January 8, 2000, in Lubbock TX. They enjoyed bowling on multiple leagues and enjoyed the company of many life-long friends. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 22 years, Jesse; children, Becky Hood and husband Mike of Ellicott, MD, Yvette Chapman and husband, Jeff of Lubbock, TX, Laura Kuhlman and Shawn O' Connor of Lubbock, TX; nieces Mackey Irwin and Johnette Levens; nephew Steve Dunlap; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Tex was preceded in death by her Father Presley Young, her Mother Pansy Young and her Sister Venita Dunlap. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Grassland Cemetery in Grassland, TX. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donation be made by selecting the "Tribute Fund" or "Donate Now" button at the top of this page, to assist with the final expenses for Patricia "Tex" Riojas funeral services.