Francisco A. "Panchito" Rodriguez, 86, of San Benito passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Manuela Y. Rodriguez; his son, Daniel Rodriguez; and his daughter, Noemi Piña. He is survived by his children: Josue Rodriguez, Noe (Abelina) Rodriguez, Francisco Rodriguez, Jr., Anita (Ruben) Gonzalez, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Ester Rodriguez; his son-in-law, Frank Piña; 21 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. from 9:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae Garza Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Iglesia Santa Pentecostes Templo "Bethesda" located on 480 E. Expressway in San Benito with a funeral service to begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the family. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Francisco A. "Panchito" Rodriguez at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.