David Rodriguez, Jr.

Elsa - David Rodriguez, Jr., 70, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at McAllen Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1947 to David Rodriguez, Sr, and Sixta (Rodriguez) Garza in Elsa. He is survived by his mother; daughter, Vivian Brown; step-daughters, Debbie Gonzalez and Corina Gonzalez. He left four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Esmeralda Ortiz, and brothers, Leonel Garza, Ismael Garza, and Israel Garza. He is preceded in death by his father, first wife, Dora Martinez, second wife, Viola G. Rodriguez, and sister, Angelica Toscano. David worked for many years as Produce Manager at the local HEB store in Elsa and was know by many community members. David served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Viewing will begin Monday, July 2, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Tuesday, July 3, at 8:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresita Catholic Church in Edcouch. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco. Pallbearers will be Leonel Garza, Israel Garza, Israel Garza, Jr., Freddy Gonzalez, and Ellis Wright.