Justin J. Rodriguez

Justin J. Rodriguez obituary

Justin J. Rodriguez

Justin Rodriguez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Garza Funeral Home - San Diego on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Freer, Texas RODRIGUEZ Justin J. Rodriguez, 33 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born in Alice, Texas on June 21, 1992, to his parents, Rudy and Belinda Guajardo. Justin was a graduate of Freer High School class of 2010 and was a student at ACC in Austin, Texas. Justin Rodriguez was a light the moment he came into this world. His smile lit up the room and no one could escape his laughter. A young man that was curious, who didn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. Justin had a big heart who loved his family and friends. He was a kind, fun, loving spirit who liked gaming, making videos, and always had a way to make people smile and laugh. He was a great father, uncle, brother, nephew, cousin, and son. He was admired by all who loved him. Justin was a person of faith, baptized and confirmed in Christ through the Catholic Church. He had a deep respect and love for the Lord, continuing to study scripture and strengthen his faith. He is loved, will be deeply missed, and never forgotten by his family, classmates, friends, and all those who came to know him. Justin is survived by his parents, Rodolfo (Rudy) Guajardo Jr. and Belinda Guajardo; three daughters, Juliet Rodriguez, Julissa Rodriguez, Julianna Rodriguez; two stepchildren, Ariana and Felicity; paternal grandmother, Delma Coronel; maternal grandmother, Maria Salinas; three brothers, Jose (Marissa) Guajardo, Gabriel Guajardo, Rudy Guajardo; two sisters, Brittany (Cesar) Arreaga and Alexis (Hunter) Lillie; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Pedro Coronel Sr., paternal great grandparents, Zulema and Jose J. Vargas; paternal great grandfather, Octavio Guajardo; maternal grandfather, Urbano Gonzalez; maternal great grandparents, Maria Tanguma and Fabian Gonzalez Sr. Pallbearers, Jose Guajardo, Gabriel Guajardo, Brandon Martinez, Hunter Lillie, Brandyn Gil, and Pedro Coronel Jr. Honorary pallbearers, Juan Ybanez and Israel Alaniz. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freer, Texas. Interment will follow at the Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer, Texas. Donations will be greatly appreciated and can be made to Garza Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.garzafuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home, San Diego, Texas 361-279-3311.

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