Cecilio C.

Rodriguez

Harlingen, TX -

Cecilio "Cecil" Rodriguez passed away on November 18, 2016.

He was born October 5, 1920 in Santa Rosa, Texas. Served his country in WWII. Daddy was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and a wonderful friend to all who knew him.
He worked for W.L. Liston Concrete for many years (where Cracker Barrel and Bass Pro now stands); then for Phillips Trucking until he retired.

He is survived by his son, Lovell "Sarge" Rodriguez, Harlingen, TX; and daughter, Linda (Michael) Nelson, Richwood, TX; his grandsons, Sailor and Sagen Rodriguez, Harlingen, TX; Stuart (Erika) Sanchez, Friendswood, TX; great granddaughter, Shayne Sanchez; his sister, Maria Gonzales, Santa Maria, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Cristelia.

Thank you to Janelle Cordero-Calderon, La Porte, TX, for playing your violin and beautiful music during the services. Thank you to a very special lady who took care of our mother and father as their home provider, Regina Bermudez, Harlingen, TX; also Kindred at Home Hospice, Wharton, TX; Gulf Coast Primary Care, Lake Jackson, TX; and Rebecca Gutierrez for her friendship and care.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Kindred at Home Hospice, 1614 N. Alabama Rd., Wharton, TX 77488.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p..m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Harlingen-Combes Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 205.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.