Pablo Rodriguez Sr.

Paul Rodriguez went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14th. He was born in Cotulla, Texas on September 5, 1931 to Pedro and Eufemia Rodriguez, Sr. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He was married to his wife, Mary for 67 years. He devoted himself to not only his family but his career with ARA Food Service Company from 1950-1998. He retired as the Food Service Director for the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. Paul was an Honorary Lifetime Member of the New Mexico Military Alumni Association.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; seven of his siblings; his son, Paul Rodriguez, Jr.; and his grandson, Frankie Hidalgo, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Maria (Mary) Luisa Rodriguez; his children, Hilda (Frankie) Hidalgo of Cypress, Texas; Roy Rodriguez (Claudia) Rodriguez of San Antonio; Grace (Gary) Holmes of Chilhowie, Virginia; grandchildren, Joe Rodela, Gia (Alajandro) Ramirez, Mark Rodriguez, Javier (Tiffany) Hidalgo, Ashley Rivas, Laura Rodriguez, Leah Neaves Lopez, Jonathan S. Neaves, and Michael A. Rivas; and great grandchildren, Angelina Garcia, Miguel Garcia, Jr., Kayden Garcia, Grayson Hidalgo, and Sawyer Hidalgo.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 19th from 6-9 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside Service will be on Friday, October 20th at 11:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park.