Mary C. Rodriguez

Mary C. Rodriguez, 80, of Cedar Creek, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, in her own home surrounded by her loved ones. 

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Jose A and Isabel Castillo, and her brothers Henry and Jesse Castillo and her great grandson Jo'Abram Ortgea. She is survived by her husband Celedonio (Sam) Rodriguez, her brother Joe Castillo and wife Vera Castillo, her three children Samuel Rodriguez and wife Linda Rodriguez, Jose M. Rodriguez and wife Sheryl Rodriguez and Elida (Ellie) Rodriguez and husband Jose L. Coronado, and her seven grandchildren Samuel G. Rodriguez and wife Grace Rodriguez, Ramiro Rodriguez, Katelyn Reyna and husband Roland Reyna, Joshua Rodriguez, Dominique Falcon and husband Ray Falcon, Jose A. Coronado, and Lauren Martin and husband Travis Martin and her ten great grandchildren Avery Reyna, Roman Reyna, Laurel Reyna, Emily Martin, Conner Martin, Lena Rodriguez, Theo Rodriguez, Rayden Falcon, Lucas Falcon and Calliope Falcon.

Married March 3, 1962, Celedonio and Mary would go on to raise three children: Samuel, Jose, and Ellie. They were married in Houston, Texas at her parent's family home. They were later married again at Sacred Heart Church in Rockne, Texas on May 4, 1991. They moved to Cedar Creek, Texas in 1983 were they raised their daughter and have lived here ever since. Mary loved her husband dearly and enjoyed raising their family together for 61 years.

Mary and Sam shared the love of bowling. They joined many leagues over the years in Houston and Bastrop, Texas. Mary enjoyed hand embroidering items such a pillowcases or pictures to add to blankets for her grandchildren/great grandchildren. She loved all flowers and plants. She enjoyed helping her daughter plant every Spring and Fall. Mary loved Christmas and was always so excited to see their property decorated for the Christmas holiday. She would receive calls each year telling her how pretty everything looked for Christmas. She was able to see her Christmas tree lit up for one last time. She wanted a flocked Christmas tree this year and her son Samuel had it sent to her home. Mary's daughter Ellie put it up the very next day so that her mother could see it. She began to call her friends and family to tell them how beautiful her tree was this year. 

Mary never met a stranger. She loved to talk and would be on the phone for hours enjoyed conversation with family and friends. 

Mary enjoyed seeing her family altogether. We would all go bowling on special occasions as a family. They made sure we all had our own bowling ball and shoes. We enjoyed each bowling outing together as a family.