Cassandra Rodriguez

 CASSANDRA RODRIGUEZ 

May 30, 1984 – December 18, 2024

Cassandra “Cassie” Rodriguez, a light whose life shimmered with devotion, humor, and resilience, passed away on December 18th, 2024, at the age of 40. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit endures in the love sheso generously shared and the indelible mark she left on her family and friends.

Cassie was shaped by the rhythms of her large family, where life unfolded against a backdrop of her grandmother’s kitchen—always fragrant with homemade meals—and a soundtrack of laughter echoing through crowded rooms. She shared a tight bond with her grandmother who affectionately called her “Cachana”---the way Cassie pronounced her name as a baby. As an adult, she carried this familial warmth into every gathering, turning ordinary evenings into celebrations of togetherness. Whether playing spirited games of loteria or filling the air with her infectious laughter, Cassie made a family gathering into a thing of joy and belonging.

Cassie’s greatest joy was her daughter, Samantha. From the moment Samantha entered the world, Cassie’s life found its purpose. Her devotion to her daughter was boundless, and her dream was singular: to see Samantha graduate from nursing school. Cassie spoke often and proudly of Samantha’s determination and the bright future she knew lay ahead of her. On the day Samantha fulfills this dream, she will be surrounded by the loving support of her great aunts, a testament to the enduring bonds Cassie nurtured within her family. 

Cassie experienced the rare gift of being seen, known, and loved. The essence of her—her humor, her strength, her grace, her bravery—was understood completely and is now remembered fully by those closest to her: her daughter, Samantha, and her mother, Sandra. This profound connection was the foundation of her life and a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew her. 

Cassie’s legacy is one of love—a love that turned family gatherings into celebrations, that championed her daughter’s dreams, and that reminded all who knew her of the beauty in resilience. Her light lives on in Samantha, in the stories told around kitchen tables playing loteria, and in the hearts of all who called her their own.

Cassie was preceded in death by her father, Gilberto Rodriguez; grandparents, Juan Manuel and Elia Molina; and uncle, Fidel Molina.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughter; Samantha Alexandra Lopez; mother, Sandra M. Rodriguez; aunts and uncles, Aracelia Montalvo, Mandi Molina, Elia York( Mike), Sonia Bradley, Sara Narvaez (Jerry Garza), Juan Manuel Molina, Jr. (Leonor), Irma Molina, Isabel Barberena, Patsy Perez (Ray), Raul Molina, Cynthia Friedman, and Rene Molina (Dina); as well as numerous cousins; father of her daughter, Samuel Lopez, Jr. 

The family will be receiving condolences on Friday evening, December 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 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024 departing at 9:00 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to San Agustin Catholic Cathedral for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00a.m.

On Monday December 30, 2024 Rite of a Committal service and Inurnment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Juan Manuel Molina Jr., Raul Molina, Rene Molina, Fidel Molina Jr., Raul Estrada and Samuel Lopez Jr.

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.