Rosa Elia Rodrigues, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 in San Antonio. She was born on September 4, 1928 in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Enrique Rodriguez and Oralia Contreras. Rosa lived in Eagle Pass for much of her life. Her husband was the mayor of Eagle Pass and she maintained close ties with family, friends and the community. Rosa was also a former board member of San Antonio Aggie Wives and Graduates Club. She was known as Tia Rose to many, Mamo to grandchildren and Rosita to friends. Rosa was a strong woman and clearly the matriarch of her family.
She was preceded in death by, her father, Enrique Rodriguez; mother, Oralia Contreras; husband, Edward P. Rodrigues; and brother, Enrique (Kike) Rodriguez. Rosa is survived by her daughter, Eileen Jones; grandchildren, Thomas E. (Christina) Wallace, W. Michael (Keri) Wallace, Eric W. Jones and Traci L. Canal; great grandchildren, Ruben E. Wallace, Isabel O. Wallace, Katelyn G. Wallace, Christopher Canal, Sean Canal, and Katie Canal; sister, Imelda O. Cantu; nieces and nephews, Angela Clark, Marc Rodriguez, Pamela Ryan, Cathy Cook, Patty Flanders and Lisa Smith.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2016, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
ROSARY
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
9:30 A.M.
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
MASS
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
10:00 A.M.
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guardian House, 1818 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas, 78212, GuardianHouse.org, or to donate on line, go to http://guardianhouse.org/get-involved/#monetary-gift. Guardian House protects children in San Antonio whose parents are going through divorce, separation or family conflict by providing monitored exchanges, supervised visitation, parenting education and counseling.
MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPELS RITO VALDEZ AND FAMILY
