Gustavo Rodriguez, Sr.

Gustavo Armando Rodriguez was called upon by our heavenly Father on Friday, May 17, 2013.-Gustavo was born on February 27, 1934 in San Ygnacio, Texas.-He was raised in San Ygnacio at a young age and later moved to Laredo, Texas.-He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years Graciela Irene Rodriguez.-Also preceding him in death are his parents Juan De Dios and Josefa (Salazar) Rodriguez and brothers Juan Howard Rodriguez and Ramiro Adolfo Rodriguez.

Gustavo worked for Uniroyal Proving Grounds, just outside of Laredo for over 30 years and retired from there.-He made many friends and many knew him as a hard working honest man.-Gustavo enjoyed the outdoors and spending time at his ranch.-He was a proud member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later the U.S. Army Reserve and finally the U.S. National Guard where he retired after 26 years of service to his country.-

Gustavo provided a strong, warm, caring and loving life for his wife and three children.-His wife Graciela was the love of his life and never left her side for 43 wonderful years.-Gustavo was a hands on dad and was involved in all aspects of his children's lives, from becoming a Boys Scout Troop Leader for his son, to his involvement in the Band Parent's Association.-His legacy will live on in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.-

He is survived by his son Gustavo Armando (Brenda) Rodriguez, Jr.-and two daughters Alma Leticia Rodriguez and Belinda Irene Hinojosa (Andres Garcia); grandchildren Jaime A. Hinojosa Jr (Martha), Vanessa Irene Hinojosa, Armando Andres Hinojosa, Laura L. ( Ricardo Garza), Gustavo A. Rodriguez III, Ashley F.(Ricky Ramirez), George O. Rodriguez, Juan De Dios Rodriguez, Edward Raul Rodriguez, and Graciela Irene Rodriguez; great-grandchildren Mackey and Chantel Salcedo, Ricardo, Jr. and Kendra Garza and Dominic Ramirez Jr. and Bruce and Jason Hinojosa, as well as siblings Samuel (+Delia )Rodriguez, Raquel (+Narciso) Gonzalez, Hilda (+Bernardo) Ayala, Celinda (Filiberto) Garza, Sister in-law Guadalupe Rodriguez, as well as an extended family such as beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Carlos Canova and staff and Laredo Specialty Hospital and Doctor's Hospital.

Pallbearers will be Gustavo Armando Rodriguez, Jr., Gustavo Armando Rodriguez, III., Jaime A. Hinojosa, George O. Rodriguez, Armando Andres Hinojosa, Ricardo Garza, Ricardo Ramirez, and Mackey Salcedo.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Samuel Rodriguez, Juan de Dios Rodriguez, Edward Rodriguez, Ricky Garza, and Dominic Ramirez.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, TX 78040,956.722.0001