Teresita Rodriguez

Teresita de Jesus Garcia "Tere" Rodriguez – Age 85 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the family home. Tere was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an active member of her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose A. Rodriguez; beloved daughter, Teresa; sister, Lila Valdez; brothers: Manuel N. Garcia and Elizardo Garcia; parents: Efren and Matilda Garcia of Hernandez; and a grandson, John Ulibarri. May their precious souls rest in peace. She is survived by her children: Patricia Holovka and husband John of Sandia Park, Dolores Maes and husband James H. of Albuquerque, Paul Forrest Rodriguez and wife Sue of Henderson, NV, Roy R. Rodriguez and his wife Dolly of Española, Floyd A. Rodriguez and wife Irene of Española and Joseph A. Rodriguez of Española; sister, Socorro Herrera and husband Lorenzo; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;and numerous nephews, nieces; and a host of in-laws and friends. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary with a rosary to be recited for the repose of her soul at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. The time for the mass is pending at this time you may contact the funeral home for additional information. Burial will follow the funeral mass at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Assisting the Rodriguez family as pallbearers will be: Roland Valdez, Eric Rodriguez, James H. Maes, Jr., Sean Melville, Javier Cabrera, Mario Herrera, Jeremy Herrera and Clarence Valdez. The Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary, Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854