America Rendon De Rizo

AMERICA RENDON DE RIZO

August 4, 1942 – October 24, 2024

“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is everyone that retaineth her.” Proverbs 3:18

It is with great sadness that the family of America Rendon de Rizo announce her passing on October 24, 2024. With the same intensity, we celebrate her life as our rock, our connection, our everything. America, proudly from Cerralvo, Nuevo León, Mexico, passed at the age of 82 after a long fought, miracle battle.

Surrounded by her family, she began her journey home where she was surely met with great excitement and love by her sister (Hilda Rendon), her mother (Maria-Ana Quintanilla), and her father (Cayetano Rendon).

America’s good humor and generous spirit defined her. Her quick wit was always a joy to witness. She loved nothing more than being with her family, gathered around a table, enjoying a delicious meal. The last one to sit down, her passion was making sure everyone was taken care of. 

America is survived by her husband of 66 years Roberto Rizo, her seven children Blanca (Ricardo) Gutierrez, Leticia ( Hon. Judge C.Y. †) Benavides Jr., Patricia Rizo, Jesus Rizo, Sylvia (Roger) Perales, Betty (Marcos) Molina, and Ricardo (Olga) Rizo, 15 grandchildren Ruby Rizo, Bobby Palacios, Angelique Gutierrez, Ricky Gutierrez, Ernie (Mar) Benavides, Eric Benavidez, Star (Gustavo) Arizola, Moonique Benavidez, Reyna Rizo, Jesus Rizo Jr., Vanessa Rizo, C.J. (Jesenia) Rodriguez, George (Lizette) Rizo, Rochelle (Roberto) Diaz, Ricco Rizo, 15 great-grandchildren, her niece Rosenda (Steve) Edgar, her brother Jose Rendon Quintanilla, and her nephews Omar (Carla) Rendon and Ivan (Cynthia) Rendon. 

The family will be receiving condolences on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday morning, October 28, 2024 departing at 10:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to St. John Neumann Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be: Bobby Palacios, Jesus Rizo, Ricardo Rizo, Ricco Rizo, George Rizo, CJ Rodriguez, Ernie Benavides, Eric Benavidez and Ricky Gutierrez

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Roberto Rizo and Jose Rendon

In lieu of donations offer flowers to Nuestra Señora – Our Lady of Guadalupe

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.