Maria Delfina Rodriguez

Our loving mother, Maria Delfina Rodriguez, 92, of Angleton passed away on January 3, 2024.

She was born on November 2, 1931 in San Diego, Texas to Ramon J. Garcia, Sr. and Amelia (Solis) Garcia. She is a descendant of the Solis family who settled in San Diego, Texas in the early 1800’s. Her grandfather, Lucas Solis, was one of ten sons who were prominent ranchers of Duval County, Texas.

She married Severo Rodriguez on November 10, 1951 at the St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church in San Diego, Texas. They originally lived in San Diego, Texas where their daughters were born. When her husband went to work for Harry Newton and Zack Burkett construction companies they traveled as far as Hobbs, New Mexico as well as the State of Texas. They moved to Angleton in 1965 when her husband went to work for Stanley Construction. She raised her daughters in the Catholic faith at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Erskine Street and also ensured they were well educated. She proudly displayed their Angleton High School graduation photographs.

Maria loved to take care of her family, friends, and neighbors, making sure they were welcome in her home. In her later years, her family, friends, and neighbors cared for her wellbeing after the death of her husband. Many family traditions and gatherings brought love and happiness to her, especially her love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Amelia Garcia, her husband Severo Rodriguez, and her brothers Jose Garcia and Salvador Garcia.

Left to treasure an abundance of memories are her daughters: Idalia Yanez of Angleton, Texas, Maria Elena (Ben) Ornelas of Austin, Texas, Diana (Joe) Martinez of Richmond, Texas, and Annie Marie (Roger) Hernandez of Angleton, Texas.

Brothers Jesus Garcia of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Ramon (Maria) Garcia, Jr. of Orange Grove, Texas and sister Juanita (Dr. Andres Tijerina, PhD) of San Antonio, Texas.

Grandchildren: Roland (Rose) Yanez and Brandy Yanez of Angleton, Texas, Gabriel (Lindsay) Ornelas of Waco, Texas, Dr. Laura Ornelas, PhD of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Joshua Martinez of Richmond, Texas, Jessica (Hunter) Bassett of Fulshear, Texas, Rafael (Flor) Hernandez and Alicia Hernandez of Angleton, Texas.

Great grandchildren: Josie Marie Torrez, Briana Yanez, Ciara Yanez, Dominic Yanez, Matthew Uribe, Luke Cantu, Michael Martinez, and Madison Morales.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm at Palms Funeral Home, with Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Angleton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roland Yanez, Gabriel Ornelas, Rafael Hernandez, Joshua Martinez, Mathew Uribe and Junior Cantu. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Cantu, Michael Martinez, and Dominic Yanez.