Santiago “Jimmy” Rodriguez Jr., 74, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021. Born August 8, 1947 he grew to become a loving husband when he married Casimira C. Rodriguez on April 30, 1977. He was a wonderful father to Effie Michelle Garza. He worked for many years and retired from Los Fresnos CISD as senior electrician. He help light up the first Los Fresnos PRCA Rodeos as a Los Fresnos Lion Club member. He helped out the community with many charities with his talented cooking. On his downtime he helped with electrical problems for whomever needed his services. He was the best grandfather to his five grandchildren and a great brother always willing to go the extra mile no matter how tired he was from his 7-5 day job. He is preceded in death by his wife: Casimira C. Rodriguez, grandson: Gage Garza,his parents: Estela Reyes Rocha, Santiago Rodriguez, sisters: Josefina Teniente , Isabel Gonzales, Narcia Peña and brother: Jose Reyes. He is survived by: daughter Effie Michelle Garza (Daniel) five grandchildren: Jack Daniel, Jimmy Gavin, Justyn Cezar, Jazmine Cassidy & Johnny Gage Garza. Sister: Maria Elena P. Sanchez (Armando) Brothers: Roberto Piña, Guadalupe Piña (Esther), numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday October 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 606 W Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 with interment to follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. All individuals are encouraged to follow CDC guidelines by socially distancing a minimum space of 6 feet apart and must wear face covers or masks. (May include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings). You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Santiago “Jimmy” Rodriguez, Jr. at thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.