She is preceded in death by her parents Fidencio and Dolores De Leon and by her brother Santiago "Jimmy" Limon.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years Leo Rodriguez; her loving children Laura Castro(Rob) and Derek Rodriguez(Clari); and by her grandchildren Caris and Alec Castro.
Dee Dee was a member of the Catholic Daughter's of America, parishioner at Holy Spirit Parish since 1982 and a member of A.C.T.S. Community.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish in McAllen from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish at 10:30 am. Cremation services will follow.