Rodriguez, and his parents Paul and Velma Jackson.
Born in McAllen, Texas on Sept 10, 1924, Tip grew up in McAllen and was a graduate of McAllen High school. He excelled at sports and held a Texas high school record for longest run from scrimmage for many years. He played football as a freshman at the University of Texas before joining the US Navy during World War II.   He served from 1943 to 1946 as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd class.  He was attached to the Marines and built an underground hospital on the Nanumea Atoll in the South Pacific Islands. Tip boxed in the service and had 50 fights, losing only 5 fights. He was sent to Duke University for officer’s training and was discharged in 1946.  He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in geology. He spent most of his adult life in Eagle Pass, Texas and worked primarily as a produce farmer in Normandy. He also taught Algebra at Eagle Pass High school. He loved to play poker and did so even at the age of 91. He was a valued member of the “coffee club” at the Border Cafe.  He was a citizen of the Chickasaw nation from his mother’s side of the family. He will be missed. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 a. m. at Barrera Chapel. Interment to follow at the Maverick County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd. , Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
MIGUEL ALEJANDRO SALINAS
1991-2018
MIGUEL ALEJANDRO SALINAS,entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 26, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory are his Parents Mr. & Mrs. Sabino Salinas of Eagle Pass; Wife: Laila M. Salinas of Eagle Pass; Daughter: Yamileth Salinas of Eagle Pass; 2 Brothers: Sabino Salinas and Esteban Salinas both of Eagle Pass; Grandparents: Moriam Salinas and Mr. & Mrs. Ermilo De La Cerda. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. service at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the County Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
ROMAN LUNA SANCHEZ
1938-2018
ROMAN LUNA SANCHEZ,entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loved ones. Left to cherish his memory are his 2 Daughters: Angelica Valdez of Louisville, Texas and Damas Sanchez (Jose Luis Carrera; 1 Son: Roman Sanchez III of Eagle Pass; 1 Sister: Olga Elizondo; 1 Brother: Remberto Sanchez; 2 ½ Brothers: Rolando Sanchez and Roberto Sanchez. Roman was also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211.
MARIA DEL SOCORRO RODRIGUEZ
1926-2018
MARIA DEL SOCORROentered eternal rest on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory is her Daughter: Imelda L. Garcia of Eagle Pass; 1 Brother: Ernesto Rios of Eagle Pass.  Maria del Socorro was also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 4 Great great grandchildren. Visitation was held, Monday, April 2, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211
PETRA PARGAS
1929-2018
PETRA PARGASentered eternal rest on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory is her Daughter: Maria de Jesus Lopez of Eagle Pass; 3 Sons: Juan Manuel Pargas (Alejandra) of Fort Worth, Emilio Monsivais Pargas (Martha Rivas) and Oscar M. Pargas both of Eagle Pass; 2 Sisters: Manuela Pargas and Guadalupe Pargas.  Petra was also survived by 22 grandchildren. Visitation was held, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Barrera Chapel. At the family’s request Mrs. Pargas was cremated. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: Yeager Barrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211
SIXTA GALVAN
1926-2018
SIXTA GALVANentered eternal rest on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are her 4 Daughters: Diana Galvan (Rene Fernandez), Rosie Bass, Mari Bass and Mercedes Ramirez all of Eagle Pass; 3 Brothers: Claudio Galvan (Narcedalia), Oscar Galvan (Anita) both of Eagle Pass and Heriberto Galvan (Margarita) of Piedras Negras.  Sixta was also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 14 Great great grandchildren. Visitation was held, Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. rosary at 7:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. At the family’s request Mrs. Galvan was cremated. Funeral Arrangement in care of and entrusted to: YeagerBarrera Mortuary, 1613 Del Rio Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas 78852 PH: 830-773-3211