Martin Garza Rodriguez, a long time educator, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Martin worked for Edcouch- Elsa ISD for over 40 years, retiring last year as the district Transportation Director after over 20 years of service. Martin loved to travel with his family visiting dozens of states and national parks, loved the music of his youth, and cared deeply for his family.
He is now reunited with his parents: Victoria Garza, Guadalupe Rodriguez; grandparents: Elena and Juan Garza; sister, Florence Vega; brothers: Francisco Rodriguez and Joe (Maria Isabel) Rodriguez; who have preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Adela Rodriguez; children: Geneva (Abdias) Gomez, Geno Martin (Elizabeth) Rodriguez and Georgina Rae Rodriguez. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Kiana Alyssa Gomez, Emiliano Martin Rodriguez, Althea Rae Roberts; siblings: Susana (Librado) Ollevidez, John (Maria Felix) Rodriguez, Augustine (Idalia) Rodriguez, Marcelina (Alfred) Garcia, Amalia Maria (Robert) Benavidez, Rosalinda Lopez, Maria Isabell (Joseph) Martinez, David (Elizabeth) Rodriguez and Daniel Rodriguez.
Family will receive friends Monday, July 4, 2022 from 4 pm to 11 pm with a rosary recited at 7 pm at Funeraria del Angel Highland in Weslaco. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 12 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria del Angel Highland of Weslaco.