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Deborah G. Rodriguez, age 61, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Hondo. Deborah was born in Hondo on November 1, 1964, to Elvira Ytuarte.
Deborah is preceded in death by her mother: Elvira Ytuarte; her Auntie, and her grandmother, Nani.
Deborah is survived by her sons: Hammer (Reselda), and Matthew Rodriguez (Abigail); daughter: Stacy Avilez; sisters: Beverly Garza, and Lisa Garza; brothers: Ted Garza, and Rudy “Dinky” Ytuarte (Sandy); 7 grandchildren: Jada, Domonick, Nevaeh, Emma, Aaron, Jr., Alexa, and Adonis; and 1 great-grandchild: Ivy May.
A visitation will be held at Hondo Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and will conclude with interment at Hondo Cemetery.
Services are under the Direction of Hondo Funeral Home.
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2910 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861

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11:00 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
2102 Avenue J, Hondo, TX 78861
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Hondo Funeral Home, Inc.Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.