Manuel Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez Jr., 96, passed away on April 5, 2015 at Ebony Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria B. Rodriguez, son Jose Luis Rodriguez and parents Manuel Rodriguez and Francisca Reyna. He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Martina Martinez, Manuela Rodriguez, Irene Rodriguez, Tomasa Canul, Julia Estrada, Petronilo Rodriguez, Maria De la Luz Rodriguez, Alberto Rodriguez and Alejandro Rodriguez.

He is survived by twelve children; Norma Linda Castellano, Rosa Elia Rdriguez, Minerva Barrera, Anna Maria (Hector) Camarillo, Maria Luisa (Esteban) Fuentes, Yolanda (Erasmo) Cantu, Manuel (Linda) Rodriguez III, Marco Antonio (Paula) Rodriguez, Rolando (Connie) Rodriguez, Laura Hernandez, Celeste (Thomas) Corwin, and Jose Luis Rodriguez; twenty-three grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and other relatives.

Mr. Rodriguez was a WWII combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He participated in military operations in the European Theater.
He worked most of his life from dawn to dusk to provide for his family. His work ethic will live on in his children. He will be forever loved and missed.

Visitation will be held from 11 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Trevi�o Funeral Home North with a Rosary 7 pm.

Funeral mass is scheduled at 10 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by the VFW Post #2035 under the direction of Commander Luis Lucio.

Pallbearers will be Manuel Rodriguez III, Marco Antonio Rodriguez, Rolando Rodriguez, Hector Camarillo, Hector Camarilo Jr. and Maria Elena Torres. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer will be Thomas Corwin.