Oscar Rodriguez Sr.

Oscar Rodriguez, Sr., 64, entered the Lord’s heavenly kingdom on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.

Oscar was born on February 10, 1961, in Palm Beach County, Florida to Roberto Rodriguez Sr. & Virginia Garcia.

Oscar was a resident of Harlingen for the past 20 years but was born & raised in Florida where he attended Florida public schools and played football for Lakeworth High School. He was well known for being an excellent softball, baseball, & football coach to many youth in the youth leagues in West Palm Beach, Florida where he made many lifelong relationships year after year of coaching. When Oscar stopped coaching, he learned how to become a great Tejano dancer. He loved listening to music, dancing, and having a good time. Oscar dedicated five decades to his profession as a drywall hanger and framer, a career that instilled a profound sense of pride within him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Samuel “Sammy” Oscar Rodriguez, and his sister, Isabel Eastman.

Oscar leaves behind his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, his beloved common law wife, Graciela Muniz; children, Oscar Rodriguez Jr. & Maryann Rodriguez; granddaughter, Alexis Guzman; siblings, Rosie Gonzalez, Roberto Rodriguez Jr., Alma (Javier) Velasquez, Ruben Rodriguez, Virginia Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez, Jesus Garcia, & George Garcia, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends. Oscar will be missed dearly by all his family & friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life & prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit officiated by Santos Garcia.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Oscar Rodriguez, Sr. have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Freddy and Lenny Elizondo, funeral directors/owners of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550.  You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com