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Obituary of Rosa Maria Rodriguez
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Rosa Maria Leija Rodriguez, 77, of San Benito, TX entered eternal rest on September 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife and mother to her 5 children. Throughout the years Rosa worked hard to provide for her family working at Levi Strauss and Valley Baptist Medical Center. Rosa was also a devoted Catholic and a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church. On her leisure time she enjoyed being in the company of her family, was devoted to taking care of her grandchildren, and was a huge Pro Wrestling fan.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ramon A. Rodriguez, her mother Maria Lorenza Leija, father Raymundo Leija, brothers Antonio and David Leija, nieces Kathryn Sue Koite and Hilda Maria Leija.
She is survived by her beloved children, Rose Marie Galvan (Ruben), Ramon A. Rodriguez Jr., Natividad Cassandra Rodriguez (Fred V.), Andres Raymundo Rodriguez (Elizabeth), and Alison Rae Torres (Erasmo Jr.); Her two canine companions Ramy and Mogli. In addition, she is survived by her sisters, Elena Gonzalez, Berta Esparza (Ernesto), Susan Sanchez (Ruben), and Sylvia Koite. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kimberly Flores, Alyssa Rodriguez, Frank Concha (Rochelle), Crystal Concha, Cassandra Remmenga (Devin), Andrew Rodriguez, Jonathan Luna, Leslie Ramirez, Joe Ramirez, Keith Torres, Erasmo Torres III, Donovan Reign Torres, Ruben James Galvan, and Adrian Lee Galvan; great grandchildren, Mykayla Torres, Melanie Torres, Kash Flores, Dominic Concha, Harley Concha, Olivia Concha, Ryan Gomez, Ava Concha, Dayna Remmenga, Evan Remmenga, Audri Ayala, Jeremiah Ramirez, Aaden Ramirez, and Ethan Ramirez.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1001 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX with interment to follow to Mont Meta Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jonathan Luna, Ron Gonzalez, Erasmo Torres III, Andrew Rodriguez, Ruben Galvan, Keith Torres, Dave Leija, and Rick Gonzalez. Honorary Pallbearer: Donovan Torres.
You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Rosa Maria Leija Rodriguez at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Thursday
5
October
Visitation
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
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Thursday
5
October
Rosary
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
395 S. Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
9563991331
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Friday
6
October
Funeral Mass
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Friday, October 6, 2023
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Business 77
San Benito, Texas, United States
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Friday
6
October
Interment
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, October 6, 2023
Mont Meta Memorial Park
Sam Houston
San Benito, Texas, United States
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