Santos R Avalos passed away in her home on April 22, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1934 in Rosebud, Texas to parents, Rufina and Milton Rodriguez. Santos was preceded in death by her parents, Rufina Alba Rodriguez, Milton Rodriguez; three brothers, Daniel Rodriguez, Andrew Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez; two sons, Frank Jimenez and Angelo Avalos. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Pete Avalos Jr.; two daughters, Norma Jean Almendarez, Martha Gaitan; son, Jesse Jimenez; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren who she loved very dearly; as well as a host of friends and other family members. Santos was a beautiful soul and strong person who touched many lives and will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM; a memorial service on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 12:30 PM in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home; the committal service will follow at Brookside Memorial Park and Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.