Carlos Jesse Rodriguez

He was preceded in death by his parents Romaldo and Herminia Rodriguez, his brother AC Rodriguez, in-laws Natalia and Fred Reyna and sister-in-law’s Maricela and Trinie Rodriguez.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Lupe Reyna Rodriguez who was the love of his life; his daughter Monica and husband Greg Mendoza and daughter Briana and her husband Pauly Serna; sons Greg-Anthony, Jeremy and Timothy; daughter Sonia and husband David Anderson and sons Cooper, Camden and daughter Shea; son Miguel Rodriguez; his brothers Reynaldo, Manuel and Rusty; Sister Mary and husband Monty along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Carlos was a lifelong resident of Austin who graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin in 1957 for two years. During his teenage years, Carlos was an elite amateur boxer who represented the State of Texas in the National Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago in 1960. After enlisting in the Marines in 1956, Carlos traveled to Germany and much of Europe while in the service and experienced new ways of life and hardships, one of those being the building of the Berlin Wall. While in Germany, Carlos learned Data Process Equipment operating and programming and that was his starting point to a long career in Computer Programming with the City of Austin and State of Texas. Carlos went on to retire from the State of Texas with over 40 years of service. While raising his three kids, Carlos, Lupe, and their children enjoyed traveling. The two-week trips they would take every summer to California, Florida, Canada, and Mexico to name a few of many locations were memories that have lasted a lifetime. After retirement, Carlos and Lupe even enjoyed traveling on their own to Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Carlos will be remembered by his faithfulness to the Catholic Church, his wife, children, grandchildren, family, friends, and acquaintances. Carlos was a patient, hardworking, selfless, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all!

Visitation will take place from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022 followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 pm at Cook-Walden Funeral home at 6100 North Lamar Blvd in Austin.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 10, 2022 at St. Louis Catholic Church at 10 am, located at 7601 Burnet Rd. in Austin.

Interment will immediately follow at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be son Miguel Rodriguez and grandsons Greg-Anthony Mendoza, Jeremy Mendoza, Timothy Mendoza, Cooper Anderson and Camden Anderson.

The Rodriguez family would like to thank the staff of Journey of Life, all caregivers along with all the family and friends that offered their support and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Operation Smile, St. Jude’s and/or Operation Wounded Warrior. These are all organizations that Carlos held dear to his heart.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com for the Rodriguez family.