Rene T. Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Monday August 27, 2018 at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Elsa, Texas to Emilio and Eglifonsa Rodriguez. He grew up in Elsa, Texas and was raised with love by his older siblings.
Rene graduated from Edcouch Elsa High School in 1967 and honorably served his country by joining the Air Force. He served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Upon returning, he graduated from Pan American University with a Journalism degree and went to work for the Edinburg Daily Review as a reporter. He then worked for the Texas Department of Human Services for over 30 years.
Rene will be remembered for his dedication to his family and for being a steady source of strength for all those who were fortunate enough to know him. Rene enjoyed retirement life by spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He dutifully attended many of their school and extra-curricular events, always offering them a proud smile and warm embrace for their accomplishments.
Rene is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, Paulina Vargas, Isabel Ramirez, Felix Rodriguez Sr., Victorina Cortez, Micaela Tamez, and Emilio Rodriguez Jr. and grandson Gavin Grover.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Norma Linda, and children, Omar E. Rodriguez (Melissa) of Weslaco, Celine Rodriguez Schulz of Edinburg, and Perla Grover (Colin) of Houston, grandchildren, Cecilia, Madeline, Kazen, Caroline, and Weston. He is also survived by 2 brothers and one sister, Nahum Rodriguez, Alberto Rodriguez Sr., and Socorro Rodriguez.
Visitation service will be held this Thursday, August 30th from 2pm - 9pm with a rosary at 7pm at Del Angel Funeral Home in Weslaco Texas. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Weslaco at 2pm with entombment at Highland Memorial Park at 3pm.
All Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Rodriguez are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Highland Funeral Home in Weslaco, TX .
