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Official Obituary of

Jose Rodriguez

October 21, 1951 ~ July 9, 2026 (age 74) 74 Years Old
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Jose Rodriguez Obituary

Jose Refugio Rodriguez Lavat was an extremely kind, loving and devoted son, father, brother, and uncle. His passing has left our family heartbroken, but we are comforted in knowing
we will see his face again.

Born in San Louis Potosi, Mexico, Jose grew up in a very large family. He was the 2nd oldest of nine siblings. Despite a very rough childhood, Jose learned at a young age how to study hard in school. His passion for learning led him to graduate with his Accounting Degree from the private Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Monterrey Mexico. Later he studied computer programming, and this would lead him to serve at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX, and thereafter, relocate to Scott & White Hospital in
Temple, TX.

The Rodriguez family had a love for music. Somehow it was effortless. With a great ear, Jose became naturally talented on guitar and mandolin, playing and singing whenever he could at the Garcia's Ranch Baptist Church and served in jail ministry as a young adult in Rio Grande City, TX. It was in the church that Jose would grow in his love for God.

Jose is survived by his only child, Miriam Rodriguez. His siblings include Jose Francisco (Martina) Rodriguez; Maria Guadalupe (Marco Antonio) Xochipa; Ana Maria Munoz;
Simona Rodriguez; Tomas (Tomasita Guadalupe) Rodriguez:; Joel (Rosa Edith) Rodriguez; Maria Theresa (Reynaldo) Fuentes; Eliza Gonzalez; Edith (Ruben Gerardo) Chimel.


José Refugio Rodriguez Lavat fue un hijo, padre, hermano y tío sumamente amable, cariñoso y dedicado. Su partida ha dejado a nuestra familia desconsolada, pero nos reconforta saber que
volveremos a ver su rostro.

Nacido en San Luis Potosí, México, José creció en el seno de una familia muy numerosa; era el segundo de nueve hermanos. A pesar de haber tenido una infancia muy difícil, aprendió desde joven la mportancia de estorzarse en sus estudios. Su pasion por aprende: lo llevó a graduarse en Contabilidad en el Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), en Monterrey, México. Más tarde estudió programación informática, lo que le permitió trabajar en el Hospital Spohn de Corpus Christi, Texas, y posteriormente trasladarse al Hospital Scott & White en Temple, Texas, donde se desempeño como analista de sistemas.

La familia Rodriguez compartía un gran amor por la música; para ellos, era algo natural y fluido. Dotado de un excelente oído, José desarrolló un talento innato para la guitarra; tocaba y cantaba siempre que podía en la iglesia bautista Garcias Ranch y participó en el ministerio carcelario cuando era joven adulto en Rio Grande City, Texas. Fue precisamente en la iglesia donde José cultivo su amor por Dios.

A José le sobrevive su única hija, Miriam Rodriguez. Sus hermanos son: José Francisco (Martina) Rodríguez; María Guadalupe (Marco Antonio) Xochipa; Ana María Muñoz; Simona Rodríguez; Tomás (Tomasita Guadalupe) Rodríguez; Joel (Rosa Edith) Rodríguez;María Theresa (Reynaldo) Fuentes; Eliza González; y Edith (RubénGerardo) Chimel.

 

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
July 17, 2026

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Iglesia Bautista Libre
10331 Veteran Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77038

Religious Service
Friday
July 17, 2026

11:00 AM
Iglesia Bautista Libre
10331 Veteran Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77038

Burial
Friday
July 17, 2026

1:00 PM
EARTHMAN RESTHAVEN CEMETERY AND FUNERAL HOME
13102 NORTH FWY, HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX 77060

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