Pedro Rodriguez

Pedro was a great man of honor and loyalty. Throughout his entire life, he was devoted to his family and loved ones. He may be remembered by some as a quiet respectful man. But those who knew him well will always remember his, “POPO’s”, unselfish kind nature and witty sharp sense of humor.

Pedro retired as a truck driver after many years of dedication. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. He shared his love for spiritual and conjunto music with his children and grandchildren. Pedro was a self -taught accordion player and music composer.

During his recent illness, he spoke much about reuniting with the love of his life, Elvira, in heaven.

He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elvira V. Rodriguez; his parents, Sofia and Gregorio Garcia.

Pedro leaves his memories to be cherished by his children, Janie Ortiz, Maria (Reymundo) Garza, Rosie Ruiz, Emily (Armando) Maqueda and twins, Idalia (Larry) Bazan and Lupita Rodriguez (Felix) Reyes, and grandson, Vicente Vela who he raised as his own. Popo will be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Angelita (Adolfo) Sanchez, Augustine (Amelia) Garcia, Virginia Cruz, Carmela Martinez, Yolanda Garcia, Carolina Barrera, Gregorio Garcia and Tina Garcia; many cherished nieces and nephews.

Public visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel-Memorial Holly on Thursday, August 16, 2012 with a holy rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. that same evening. Rites of a Christian burial will held at 12 noon at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, August 17, 2012. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, Corpus Christi, TX.