ZAPATA, TEXAS---Emma Rodriguez Martinez 80, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Falcon Lake Nursing Home in Zapata, Texas.

Mrs. Rodriguez is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Eusebia Rodriguez; brothers, Regulo Rodriguez, Rogelio Rodriguez, Sotero (Maria M.) Rodriguez and sisters, Adelfa (Miguel T.) Martinez and Manuela (Domingo) Martinez.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband, Rogelio A. Rodriguez; son, Javier (Maria Luisa) Rodriguez; daughters, Fabiola Rodriguez, Aida Rodriguez, Marisela Rodriguez; brothers, Juan Antonio (Juana Estela) Rodriguez, Alejandro (†Natalia) Rodriguez; sisters, Elisa (Vicente) Zesati, Elvira (†Adolio) Bustamante; brothers-in-law, Fidel Vieya, Eliseo Rodriguez; sisters-in-law, Araceli Rodriguez, Maria H. Rodriguez, Angelina Vieya, Amelia Rodriguez; beloved, Franco Arce and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. with a rosary at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

The funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.