Francisco Rodriguez

EDINBURG – Franciso Rodriguez, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Grand Terrance Rehabilitation and Health Care – Nursing “Hospice”, McAllen, TX.

Frank was born December 5, 1950, in Edinburg, Texas. The son of Maria Altagracia Puente, Monterrey, Mexico, and Jose Isabel Rodriguez, Sr., Donna, Texas.

He dropped - out of high school during his junior year from Edinburg High School in 1971 to join the U.S. Army, serving from 1971 – 1973 with an Honorable Discharge. He was a beloved father and veteran, always inspiring other to succeed in life. Frank had numerous friends and colleagues over the years.

Our brother faced life’s ups and downs with the sort of attitude we could all learn from. He was full of strength and support for his family and for his friends. He taught us the importance of standing up for what is right, of fighting for our dreams and of facing life’s challenges with courage and determination.

His hobbies were watching the Dallas Cowboys and fishing. He was a master fisherman, as well as an excellent mentor. His greatest accomplishment was devoting his time with his family. Frank was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Family was the center of his life, and he focused his time and energy to those who followed him. His greatest love was his ex-wife, (Ester), children, grandchildren and Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Isabel Rodriguez, Sr., and Maria Altagracia Puente; four siblings, Ofelia Villareal, Irma Cantu, Rene Rodriguez and Jose I Rodriguez Jr.

Frank is survived by his two children, Velma, Franky, 9 siblings, Hector Rodriguez, Olga (Gilberto) Garza, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Yolanda (Tereso) Jasso, David (Norma) Rodriguez, Rosalinda Rodriguez, Irene (Joe) Vera, Ricardo (Tracy) Rodriguez, and Maria Alicia Rodriguez. Frank will be dearly missed by all his siblings, friends, who loved him, especially his children, Velma and Franky.

Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Grand Terrance Hospice Nursing Home Care for the excellent care and compassion shown to our brother during his stay there. Your attention to detail, professionalism and medical needs to make him comfortable made a meaningful impact during his short stay there, and we are forever grateful.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rudy Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Frank Rodriguez Jr., and Ramiro Rendon.

Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.