Amada Rodriguez

Amada “Mau” Rodriguez (80) entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 4, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. She was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing. Mau retired from the El Paso Independent School District after 20 years of dedicated service. She was an avid sports fan and gardener in addition to being a parishioner at Santo Nino de Atocha Church. Mau was preceded in death by both her parents: Abel and Antonia, Brothers: Abel Jr. and Carlos, Sister: Bertha and Grandchildren: Jaclyn Monique and Christina Marie. She is survived by her four sisters: Christy, Carmen, Lupe, Refugio (Cuca) and Brother: Juan. Her children: Ricky, Carmen, Norma, Lorraine, Alex, Marta and Albert, Grandchildren: Jarrod, Rick, Anthony, Donna, Leslie, Adam, Valerie, Alex Jr and Natalie. As she begins her new journey, we will remember her as follows:

When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done, Forget that I ever had heartache And remember that I’ve had loads of fun. Forget that I have stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought Some hard battles and won. In summer just gather some flowers

And remember the place where I lay Come in the evening When the sun paints the sky in the west Stand for a few moments besides me And remember only my best. ~Anonymous. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Hillcrest Funeral Home 1060 Carolina, with vigil at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Santo Nino Jesus de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.