Dates
Rogelio Costilla Rodriguez, age 87, of Knickerbocker, TX, passed away on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Rogelio was born to Esteban and Andrea Rodriguez in Morelos Coah. Mexico on January 22nd, 1933. He married the love of his life Concepcion N. Rodriguez on March 1st, 1959, in Zaragosa, Mexico. Rogelio was a lifelong resident of Knickerbocker. He loved being outdoors and worked as a dairy farmer until he retired, after which he spent his time taking care of his animals; goats, lambs and chickens.
Rogelio is preceded in death by his parents Esteban and Andrea Rodriguez, his wife Concepcion N. Rodriguez, his son Albert Rodriguez, and his granddaughter Bianca Rodriguez.
He is survived by his children Lydia Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez & Kim Conner, Rick Rodriguez and Alma Rodriguez; grandchildren Johnny Arredondo & partner Madison DeLawder, Javier Almazan II, Jorge Rodriguez, Andrea and Istevan Pacheco, and Kelly Pleyo; great-grandchildren Luis and Julian Arredondo, Addison and Jade Jones, and Christopher and Sophia Pleyo. He was dearly loved by many and will be truly missed.
Pallbearers are Johnny Arredondo, Javier Almazan II, Jorge Rodriguez, Istevan Pacheco, Julian Arredondo, and Emilano Robles. Honorary pallbearers are Matt Sexton, Louie Gutierrez, Billy Wilson, Kelly Roe, Pat Pierce, Dwaine Elvick, Jerry Monroe, and Kyle Bailey.
A public visitation will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at 4:30 PM, followed by a rosary service at 6:30 PM. Funeral mass will take place on Saturday, March 14th at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knickerbocker, officiated by Father Joseph Vathaloor, followed by interment at Knickerbocker Cemetery.
FAMILY
- Esteban and Andrea Rodriguez, Parents (deceased)
- Concepcion N. Rodriguez, Wife (deceased)
- Albert Rodriguez, Son (deceased)
- Bianca Rodriguez, Granddaughter (deceased)
- Lydia Rodriguez, Daughter
- Ruben Rodriguez & Kim Conner, Son
- Rick Rodriguez, Son
- Alma Rodriguez, Daughter
- Johnny Arredondo & partner Madison DeLawder, Grandchild
- Javier Almazan II, Grandchild
- Jorge Rodriguez, Grandchild
- Andrea and Istevan Pacheco, Grandchildren
- Kelly Pleyo, Grandchild
- Luis and Julian Arredondo, Great Grandchild
- Addison and Jade Jones, Great Grandchild
- Christopher and Sophia Pleyo, Great Grandchild