Juanita P. Rodriguez

Juanita Picon Rodriguez passed from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 90. On December 8, 1951, she married Elias I. Rodriguez, Sr. They shared 35 years of marriage building a beautiful family. Leaving a legacy as a strong leader to five generations, Juanita was a devoted wife and mother to eight children and eighteen grandchildren. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, cooking, embroidery, and many other crafting activities. Juanita's home was always open to guests as she loved visiting with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children Josie Rodriguez, Patricia Hinojosa (Juan), Carmen Rodriguez, Rosa Ybarra, Lucy Cisneros (Ramon), and Elias I. Rodriguez, Jr. (Sharee), her 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and her sister Rita Picon. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Elias I. Rodriguez, Sr., her daughters Elizabeth Carriker and Maria Luisa Rodriguez, her parents Candelario and Josefina Picon, and her siblings Virginia Gutierrez, Jose Picon, Roman Picon, and Jack Picon.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 9 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.