It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Ruben Ramiro Rodriguez, who was called home on November 10, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful man whose life was filled with love, pride, and joy for his family.
Ruben was born to Maria de Los Angeles and Prudencio Rodriguez, who instilled in him the values of faith, hard work, and community service that guided his life.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Teodora (Dora) Rodriguez, and by his parents, Maria de Los Angeles and Prudencio Rodriguez. Together, Ruben and Dora built a beautiful family grounded in faith, love, and unity.
Ruben is survived by his loving children:
Dora Elsa (Leopoldo Garza III), Diana (Antonio Barrios Jr.), Mirtha Farley (✝ Glenn Farley), Ruben G. Rodriguez (Edith), and Marissa (Federico Munguia Jr.)
He was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, all of whom were the joy of his life.
Ruben was a proud member of the Martin High School Class of 1955 and carried that Tiger pride with him throughout his life. He worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company for 35 years, where he served as a dedicated Department Manager in Hardware and Sporting Goods. During his years there, he mentored numerous employees and was fondly known as “the best boss” by many who had the privilege of working with him.
Ruben and Dora worked tirelessly and selflessly to help build Holy Family, a Mission of Guadalupe Catholic Church, into what is now Holy Family Catholic Church. During those years, they organized numerous fundraisers to raise funds for the church. The couple was also wholeheartedly devoted to the Cursillo movement, spending countless hours volunteering and cooking for numerous retreats.
Ruben was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, where his faith and sense of service continued to shine brightly.
He will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his kind heart, and the immense pride he took in his family. His legacy will live on through those he guided, loved, and inspired every day.
A viewing will be held at Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services, located at 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, TX, on November 13, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A rosary will take place at the same venue on November 13, 2025, at 6:30 pm.
A mass will be conducted at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2705 McPherson Ave, Laredo, TX, on November 14, 2025, at 9:30 am. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 3600 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX, on November 14, 2025, at 10:45 am.
The pallbearers will be Louie Barrios, Dennis Barrios, Kevin Farley, Fred Munguia, Andrew Munguia, and Ruben Allen Rodriguez.
Thank you to Fred Dickey III at Fred Dickey Funeral and Cremation Services for their Accommodations.
Funeral services will be Directed by his son, Ruben G. Rodriguez and grandson, Ryan A. Rodriguez.
