On Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, Sylvia Rodriguez, 42, of Brownsville, Texas, embarked on her final journey to rest in heavenly paradise. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on November 2, 1979. She is preceded in death by her father, Nicolas Rodriguez and sister, Esperanza Rodriguez.
Sylvia was a cherished daughter, baby sister to her siblings, loving aunt who adored her nieces and nephews, and a loyal friend to many. She endured many health challenges and overcame a medical diagnosis that she would not live beyond her teens. However, with God’s intervention, answered prayers, and Sylvia’s willpower of a warrior, she lived more than two additional decades. Sylvia loved dancing, music, and parties. She looked forward to celebrating holidays, her favorites being Easter and Halloween. She enjoyed family celebrations, especially her birthday parties, which she planned all year long. She had a smile that reminded us to live life to the fullest. Sylvia had a special bond with both parents, always expressing her endless love for Mom as her forever friend and companion in life.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Mrs. Juanita Rodriguez Garcia; siblings: Dr. Maria Rodriguez Casas (Efraín), Janie Hernandez (Eleazar), Maria Teresa LaTorre (Helen), Guadalupe “Lupita” Saldivar (Julio), Joe N. Rodriguez (Blanca), Elida Rangel (Arturo), Jesse Rodriguez (Teresa), extended family: Letty Alvarez & Abraham “Josh” Cordova, and her beloved nieces and nephews: Vanessa Casas-Ledesma (Gerardo), Joanna Hernandez, Art Jr. Rangel, Eleazar II Hernandez, Jennifer Casas, Emmanuel Hernandez, Jeannette Saldivar, Karina Casas, Johnathan Saldivar, Samantha Rodriguez, Jose Angel Rodriguez, Ximena Rodriguez, Alexa Rodriguez, and Ivan Rodriguez.
Sylvia was a remarkable person with a heart of gold, and we were so blessed to have her in our lifetime. Her unconditional love for us is what will sustain us as we learn to live without her. She takes with her part of our hearts, but we find comfort in knowing that she is resting in peace and knowing that she will live forever in our hearts until we meet again.
Honorary pallbearers are Mr. Efrain Casas and Mr. Julio Saldivar. Her pallbearers are Mr. Arturo Rangel, Arturo Jr. Rangel, Eleazar II Hernandez, Emanuel Hernandez, Johnathan Saldivar, and Abraham Cordova.
Public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 2 PM to 9 PM at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista Funeral Home with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 PM that evening.
On Friday, February 25, 2022, visitation will continue from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM the funeral procession will depart at 11:30 AM from Angel Buena Vista funeral home to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1055 Military Highway, Brownsville, Texas, for the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.
Services are under the guidance of Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista & Buena Vista Burial Park, 125 Mc Davitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521. Telephone: (956) 541-5400.
