Albert A. Rodriguez

Albert A. Rodriguez, age 86, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was born March 1, 1926 in Gonzales to the late Albert A. Rodriguez Sr. and Julia Aguirre Rodriguez. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Santo Nombre. He served in the United States Army during WWII and received several medals including the EAME Campaign Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars. He was a lifelong member of the San Antonio VFW Post #76.

He is survived by his sons, Albert G. Rodriguez and wife Rose of Gonzales, John G. Rodriguez and wife Teresa of San Antonio, Robert G. Rodriguez and wife Aida, and Andrew Rodriguez and wife Leticia, both of Gonzales; daughters, Connie Camarillo and husband Chon, Mary Camarillo and husband Silberio, Rafaela Whiteley, Julia Bates and husband Clyde, and Ruth Garcia and husband Luis, all of Gonzales; 26 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and his special friend, Julia Soto of Gonzales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Gonzales Rodriguez; and sister, Concepcion Ugarte.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm Friday, May 11, 2012 at Buffington Funeral Home and a Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul Raaz officiating. Burial will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Veterans of Foreign Wars will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.