Porfirio is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gloria Rodriguez; brother, Arturo Rodriguez; sister, Ninfa Torres; daughter, Maria and husband Vance Nelson; son, Joe Roel and wife Imelda; daughter, Sarah and husband Ray Garcia; son, Noe Rodriguez and wife Shannen. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 6-8pm at Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 11am at Lloyd James Funeral Home with interment to follow in Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery.