Emilia Rodriguez entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at her residence in Edinburg. She was born on January 3, 1917 in Camargo, Mexico to Jacinto Benitez and Santos Moreno-Benitez.
Emilia is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Enrique Rodriguez, daughter-in-law; Josefina Rodriguez and son-in-law; Louis Henry.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons; Ruben Rodriguez, Roberto R. (Maria De Los Angeles) Rodriguez, Rene R. (Mary Ellen) Rodriguez, Jose E. (Marina) Rodriguez, daughter; Raquel R. Henry, brother; Rogelio Benitez, 10 grandchildren and 18- great-grandchildren.
Emilia enjoyed sewing and cooking. She loved making empanadas. She also enjoyed gardening for which she had a green thumb for, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Emilia was a great woman and friend. She will truly be missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched.
The Rodriguez Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg. Christian mass will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Christian burial will follow to Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Funeral services were entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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