Maria A. Rodriguez

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our precious mother and grandmother, Maria (Mary, Nena) A. Rodriguez. Mary was 89 and entered into the presences of the Lord on March 30, 2026, where she went to sleep peacefully on earth and awoke joyfully in Heaven. She was born to Ramon and Julia Armendariz in El Paso, Texas

She is survived by her children Irene Sheehan (James), Armando Rocha, and granddaughter, Samantha H. Escobedo (Christian). Her Additional family are Teresa Moreno (Gilberto) and Nora Aviles (Israel). Nena is also survived by three brothers, Ruben Armendariz (Helen), Enrique Armendariz (Soledad), and Bobby Armendariz (Dora).

Mary is preceded in death by the love of her life, David Rodriguez, who passed August 15, 2025. She is also preceded in death by her beloved daughter Lorinda Hernandez who died in June 2001. With the Lord are also two sweet angels, Noah Roman Rocha- grandson and Noah Moreno - great grandson. In addition are sisters Genoveva Estrada, Carolina Aguilar, and brother, Ramon Armendariz.

Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and was a faithful servant who spent her life sharing her faith with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She took great care to plant those seeds of faith in the hearts of all of us. She did so lovingly to her grandchildren Marcus, Matthew, Roman, Ana, Gilbert, Bobby, Andy, Eddie, Gloria, David and Tania. Great grandchildren Michael, Matteo, Sean, Sebastian, Robert, Aidan, Luna, Shane, Andi, Austin, Micah, Brooklyn, Pearl and Samuel.

Mary used her numerous remarkable gifts for creativity and care, expressed through her love of quilting, sewing, and painting. She crafted not only beautiful works of art but created forever expressions of love and demonstrated the joy she experienced while constructing these gifts. Her hands and heart created these amazing pieces of art, but most importantly reflected the love she had for family and friends. She found such joy in seeing the smiling faces and expressions of everyone that was honored to receive her gifts. she had a gift for giving.

Mary also enjoyed planning and preparing the wonderful menus for our memorable Christmas Eve celebrations along with the themes for certain years. She would start planning her unique menu several months in advance scouring through various cookbooks looking to plan the perfect meal for the family to go along with the perfect decorated 8ft. Christmas tree and perfect home decorations. Her purpose in these family gatherings was to bring the families together, creating warmth and joy around the tables. Her special chicken, mushroom, and rice recipe has been adopted by the families as a traditional part of our Christmas meals.

Her talent reflected her generous spirit and the deep love she shared with those around her. We will treasure all the paintings, quilts, quilted hangings, and will tuck in our hearts the wonderful times of much laughter, heartfelt advice, the lengthy table conversations, the lessons, and the most amazing memories we shared with her. We will miss her. Thank you for these beautiful memories. We are so incredibly blessed!

We love you Mom, Gy, Ganny, Grandma, Granny, Mary, Nena we hold you forever in our hearts.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Ruben Armendariz

Enrique Armendariz

Bobby Armendariz

Marcus Grijalva, Michael Grijalva, Matteo Grijalva

Matthew Paniagua, Sean Paniagua, Sebastian Paniagua

Armando Rocha, Roman Rocha

Gilbert Moreno

Bobby Moreno, Robert Moreno, Aidan Moreno

Andy Moreno

Eddie Moreno

David Aviles

Vidal Rodriguez

Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 10970 Bywood Dr. El Paso, Texas 79936.

Rosary: 12:30 pm

Mass: 1:00 pm- Fr. Ken Ducre presiding

Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5200 Fred Wilson Ave. El Paso, Texas 79906 Immediately following mass.

The family is so appreciative for the loving kindness provided from AM Hospice, Legacy at Cimarron, Irma Perez and her wonderful ladies, and Angie, Sujey, Nydia. We will be forever grateful for the love and care you provided.