Rene Rodolfo Rodriguez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 69. He was born May 12, 1951 to Pedro Rodriguez and Victoria Ramirez Rodriguez in Falfurrias, Texas. For many years, Rene was a Foreman for Jim Wells County, Precinct 4 in Premont, Texas until his retirement. In his younger years, he worked as a Truck Driver for Blocker/H&P as well as in waste management for a few years. He was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for numerous years and was known for always being a hard and dedicated worker. He was lung cancer survivor and was in remission for the past four years.
Rene had a great sense of humor and was always thinking of others, always sending cards and little gifts to show he cared. He was a man of few words but showed his love through his actions. He was sentimental in his own ways and loved barbequing, gathering with family and Tejano music. He always had a radio on, especially when making his famous Carne Guisada and SOB. He was a true Dallas Cowboy Fanatic. Always backing the blue win or lose. No one could talk down about his cowboys!
Rene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Octavio Rodriguez, Amando Rodriguez, Arnoldo Rodriguez and his sister, Oralia Rodriguez Salinas.
At the time of his passing, Rene was survived by his wife, Naela S. Rodriguez of Premont, Texas; daughter, Lisa Ann Rodriguez (Luis, Sr.) Escalona of Alice, Texas; son, Rene R. (Monica) Rodriguez, Jr. of Alice; three brothers, Pedro (Elena) Rodriguez of Encino, Texas, Rey Rodriguez of Falfurrias and Mario (Isabel) Rodriguez of Premont; two grandsons, Luis Escalona, Jr. and Jonathan Escalona both of Alice and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.
Due to the current ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, attendance for funeral services will be limited to 100 attendees and facial coverings are required.
A Rosary for both Rene and Naela will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Premont with Visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. and services will conclude with Burial at the Premont Cemetery.
