Maria Castañeda Rodriguez, 98, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 8, 2018, surrounded by her family.
The Laredo native was born March 8, 1920. She graduated from Martin High School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Luis Rodriguez Sr., on December 30, 1945, and shared her life with him for over 72 years.
Her smile was infections and she possessed a warmth that everyone cherished. She loved and inspired more than three generations.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Concepcion Castañeda; sisters, Dolores May and Altagracia Quintanilla; brother, Luis Olvera; son, Luis Rodriguez Jr.; and infant daughter, Dolores Rodriguez.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Luis Rodriguez Sr.; children, Maria Luisa (Jose ) Sanchez, Margarita (Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.) Palacios, and Felix A. (Terrine) Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Jaime Rodriguez, Rodolfo (Martha) Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Melinda M. Palacios, Monica Baltazar, Lisa (Scott) Noble, Melissa (Jeremy) Bennett, Jessica Palacios, Amy Palacios, Imeldo C. (Sheena) Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Marisa (Simon Cardenas III) Cardenas, Jose F. (Kristina) Sanchez, Saffron (Daniel) Black, and Keith R. Rodriguez. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Alfonso (Lilia) Castañeda and Rodolfo (Aurora) Castañeda; sister, Lucia (Jesus) Cruz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will be receiving condolences Monday, June 11, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Road. A Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 departing at 8:30 am from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Catholic Burial at 9:00 a.m.
Rite of Committal and Internment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rodolfo Sanchez, Imeldo C. Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Jose F. Sanchez, Keith R. Rodriguez, Mario Cruz, Alexander Castillo, and Simon Cardenas, IV.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Felix A. Rodriguez, Alfonso Castaneda, Rodolfo Castaneda, Jaime Gallego, Bryan Cardenas and Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Benson Y. Huang, Tammy Trevino, RN, ACNP, Dr. Joseph Camero, Dr. Carlos Cigarroa, Dr. Arthur Santos, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, and Laredo Medical Center staff for their care and attention during her time of need. The family would like to especially thank Bronze Star and Villa ambulance service, as well as the City of Laredo LIFT program for providing transportation services when needed. A very special thank you to Rosario Rodriguez and Nurse Irene Huerta.
The Laredo native was born March 8, 1920. She graduated from Martin High School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Luis Rodriguez Sr., on December 30, 1945, and shared her life with him for over 72 years.
Her smile was infections and she possessed a warmth that everyone cherished. She loved and inspired more than three generations.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Concepcion Castañeda; sisters, Dolores May and Altagracia Quintanilla; brother, Luis Olvera; son, Luis Rodriguez Jr.; and infant daughter, Dolores Rodriguez.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Luis Rodriguez Sr.; children, Maria Luisa (Jose ) Sanchez, Margarita (Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.) Palacios, and Felix A. (Terrine) Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Jaime Rodriguez, Rodolfo (Martha) Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Melinda M. Palacios, Monica Baltazar, Lisa (Scott) Noble, Melissa (Jeremy) Bennett, Jessica Palacios, Amy Palacios, Imeldo C. (Sheena) Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Marisa (Simon Cardenas III) Cardenas, Jose F. (Kristina) Sanchez, Saffron (Daniel) Black, and Keith R. Rodriguez. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Alfonso (Lilia) Castañeda and Rodolfo (Aurora) Castañeda; sister, Lucia (Jesus) Cruz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will be receiving condolences Monday, June 11, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Road. A Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 departing at 8:30 am from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Catholic Burial at 9:00 a.m.
Rite of Committal and Internment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rodolfo Sanchez, Imeldo C. Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Jose F. Sanchez, Keith R. Rodriguez, Mario Cruz, Alexander Castillo, and Simon Cardenas, IV.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Felix A. Rodriguez, Alfonso Castaneda, Rodolfo Castaneda, Jaime Gallego, Bryan Cardenas and Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Benson Y. Huang, Tammy Trevino, RN, ACNP, Dr. Joseph Camero, Dr. Carlos Cigarroa, Dr. Arthur Santos, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, and Laredo Medical Center staff for their care and attention during her time of need. The family would like to especially thank Bronze Star and Villa ambulance service, as well as the City of Laredo LIFT program for providing transportation services when needed. A very special thank you to Rosario Rodriguez and Nurse Irene Huerta.
Maria Castañeda Rodriguez, 98, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 8, 2018, surrounded by her family.
The Laredo native was born March 8, 1920. She graduated from Martin High School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Luis Rodriguez Sr., on December 30, 1945, and shared her life with him for over 72 years.
Her smile was infections and she possessed a warmth that everyone cherished. She loved and inspired more than three generations.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Concepcion Castañeda; sisters, Dolores May and Altagracia Quintanilla; brother, Luis Olvera; son, Luis Rodriguez Jr.; and infant daughter, Dolores Rodriguez.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Luis Rodriguez Sr.; children, Maria Luisa (Jose ) Sanchez, Margarita (Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.) Palacios, and Felix A. (Terrine) Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Jaime Rodriguez, Rodolfo (Martha) Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Melinda M. Palacios, Monica Baltazar, Lisa (Scott) Noble, Melissa (Jeremy) Bennett, Jessica Palacios, Amy Palacios, Imeldo C. (Sheena) Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Marisa (Simon Cardenas III) Cardenas, Jose F. (Kristina) Sanchez, Saffron (Daniel) Black, and Keith R. Rodriguez. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Alfonso (Lilia) Castañeda and Rodolfo (Aurora) Castañeda; sister, Lucia (Jesus) Cruz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will be receiving condolences Monday, June 11, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Road. A Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 departing at 8:30 am from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Catholic Burial at 9:00 a.m.
Rite of Committal and Internment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rodolfo Sanchez, Imeldo C. Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Jose F. Sanchez, Keith R. Rodriguez, Mario Cruz, Alexander Castillo, and Simon Cardenas, IV.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Felix A. Rodriguez, Alfonso Castaneda, Rodolfo Castaneda, Jaime Gallego, Bryan Cardenas and Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Benson Y. Huang, Tammy Trevino, RN, ACNP, Dr. Joseph Camero, Dr. Carlos Cigarroa, Dr. Arthur Santos, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, and Laredo Medical Center staff for their care and attention during her time of need. The family would like to especially thank Bronze Star and Villa ambulance service, as well as the City of Laredo LIFT program for providing transportation services when needed. A very special thank you to Rosario Rodriguez and Nurse Irene Huerta.
The Laredo native was born March 8, 1920. She graduated from Martin High School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Luis Rodriguez Sr., on December 30, 1945, and shared her life with him for over 72 years.
Her smile was infections and she possessed a warmth that everyone cherished. She loved and inspired more than three generations.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Concepcion Castañeda; sisters, Dolores May and Altagracia Quintanilla; brother, Luis Olvera; son, Luis Rodriguez Jr.; and infant daughter, Dolores Rodriguez.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Luis Rodriguez Sr.; children, Maria Luisa (Jose ) Sanchez, Margarita (Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.) Palacios, and Felix A. (Terrine) Rodriguez. Mrs. Rodriguez is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Jaime Rodriguez, Rodolfo (Martha) Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Melinda M. Palacios, Monica Baltazar, Lisa (Scott) Noble, Melissa (Jeremy) Bennett, Jessica Palacios, Amy Palacios, Imeldo C. (Sheena) Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Marisa (Simon Cardenas III) Cardenas, Jose F. (Kristina) Sanchez, Saffron (Daniel) Black, and Keith R. Rodriguez. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Alfonso (Lilia) Castañeda and Rodolfo (Aurora) Castañeda; sister, Lucia (Jesus) Cruz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will be receiving condolences Monday, June 11, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Road. A Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018 departing at 8:30 am from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Catholic Burial at 9:00 a.m.
Rite of Committal and Internment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rodolfo Sanchez, Imeldo C. Palacios III, Luis A. Palacios, Jose F. Sanchez, Keith R. Rodriguez, Mario Cruz, Alexander Castillo, and Simon Cardenas, IV.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Felix A. Rodriguez, Alfonso Castaneda, Rodolfo Castaneda, Jaime Gallego, Bryan Cardenas and Imeldo C. Palacios, Jr.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Benson Y. Huang, Tammy Trevino, RN, ACNP, Dr. Joseph Camero, Dr. Carlos Cigarroa, Dr. Arthur Santos, Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, and Laredo Medical Center staff for their care and attention during her time of need. The family would like to especially thank Bronze Star and Villa ambulance service, as well as the City of Laredo LIFT program for providing transportation services when needed. A very special thank you to Rosario Rodriguez and Nurse Irene Huerta.
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