Catarino Rodriguez
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Catarino Rodriguez, 92, peacefully passed from this life on May 4, 2022. He was born January 19, 1930 to the late Catarino Rodriguez and Maria Avila Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AMVETS (American Veterans).
Catarino retired from Armour-Dial, Inc. after many years of faithful service. In his leisure time, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, dancing, bowling, card games, and every family celebration. He also had an enjoyment of spirits with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents; his brothers, Joe, Robert, and Frankie; sisters, Sally and Mary; great-granddaughter, Lauren Klespitz; sons-in-law, Valdo Gomez, Mauro Gonzalez, and Ernesto Alvarez, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Demetrio Lucio.
Catarino is survived by his loving wife, Ramona L. Rodriguez; children, Antonia Gomez, Rachel Alvarez, Irene Gonzalez, Enrique Torres (Chefi), Beda Hernandez (Noe), Mary Jane Mata (Albert), and Debra Torres (Diana Smart); eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Margret Rodriguez, Loretta Iannoiti, Rachel Moore, and Alma Garten; brother-in-law, Eleno Gonzalez; brother- and sister-in-law, Manuel and Gloria Becerra, and their sons, Joseph and Robert Becerra; sisters-in-law, Irma Gibbs and Maria La Fon; very special close family members, Gilbert and Maria Elena Torres; and his beloved pet, Baby.
Visitation will be Monday, May 9, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 1 o'clock. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following the Mass, the American Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard will render full military honors. Funeral services will conclude at the church.
Honored to serve as active pallbearers are Alex Rios, Joseph Becerra, Robert Becerra, Robbie Becerra, Jonathan Becerra, and Anthony Wooten. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Pete Lucio, Gilbert Torres, Albert Mata Sr., Albert Mata, Jr., Ernesto Alvarez III, Manuel Becerra, Kito Torres, Tony Torres, Noe Hernandez, and Louie Benavides.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Business 77, San Benito, Texas.