Lydia J. Rodriguez, 77, of Los Fresnos, TX passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones as she gave her last breath on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born in Rio Hondo, Texas to the late Primitivo and Olivia Juarez on October 9, 1945. Lydia had a passion for her plants, (plant whisperer); when anybody visited her, she would send them home with plants. Her sassy humor was enjoyed by anyone that came across her path. Her love for her family was always a priority for her and if you were not family, you would leave as family. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love, faith, and immeasurable strength. No matter what life threw at her, there wasn’t a wall she couldn’t tear down or break through. She is preceded in death by her late husband Sebastian Rodriguez, her parents and her sister Alicia Barker, her son Sebastian Rodriguez. Jr. She is survived by her children Sylvia (Basilio) Olivarez, Gloria Leal, David (Denise) Rodriguez, Jesus (Velma) Rodriguez, Johnnie (Cassandra) Rodriguez, her life partner Silvestre Quintero. She Had 8 grandchildren: Gabriel Olivarez, Mikal Olivarez, Raphael Olivarez, John Paul Leal, Gabriela Leal, Jacob Leal, Brian Rodriguez, Brielle Rodriguez. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Siblings include Guadalupe (Yolanda) Juarez, Francisco (Mila) Juarez, Antonio (Irma) Juarez, Vic (Rosalinda) Juarez, Martin (Alicia) Juarez, Adela Barnett, Rosa Chavez, Ana (Robert) Gildon, and Olivia (Martin) Partida. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service to be officiated with Pastor Laramie Gildon at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito Texas. A Chapel Service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Laramie Gildon at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home with cremation to follow in accordance with her wishes. Pallbearers Include: Gabriel Olivarez, Mikal Olivarez, Raphael Olivarez, John Paul Leal, Jacob Leal, and Brian Rodriguez. On behalf of the family, we would like to give a special thanks to SJ Hospice that took care of our mother on her last days of her life and RGV HouseCalls - Wendoline Fernandez NP that also took care of our mother. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Lydia J. Rodriguez at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston, Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586.