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1930

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2017

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Rafaela Rodriguez Obituary

McAllen - Rafaela P. Rodriguez, 86, passed away on April 22, 2017. Rafaela was a lifelong resident of Mission. She was born on October 24, 1930 to Melchor Pena and Nicolasa Garza, She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Israel E. Rodriguez Sr., and their 3 children, Nelda Rodriguez, Melva Rodriguez, and Israel Rodriguez Jr., 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held April 26, 2017 from 1-9 pm with a 7 pm Rosary. Services will be held April 27, 2017 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Burial will follow at RGV Veterans Cemetery in Mission.

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Published by The Monitor on Apr. 25, 2017.

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Genevieve Trdla

April 26, 2017

My sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Virginia Garcia'

April 25, 2017

Rest in peace my dearest madrina. You will always be in my heart.

Virginia Garcia

April 25, 2017

Rest in peace madrina.

Melba D. Garza

April 25, 2017

Rodriguez family please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Rodriguez. May she rest in peace amongst those who have gone before her. I pray that the prayers from family and friends help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Melba D. Garza & daughter.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

26

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Mission, TX

Apr

26

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Mission, TX

Apr

26

Burial

RGV Veterans Cemetery

Mission, TX

Apr

27

Service

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

Mission, TX

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Ric Brown Family Funeral Home - Mission

621 East Griffin Parkway, Mission, TX 78572

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