Lupe Rodriguez

Lupe Rodriguez, a vibrant and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on May 11, 1947, in Rosenberg, Texas, to Albino Martinez and Aurora Cervantes Martinez, Lupe lived a life filled with joy, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Lupe's infectious personality and outgoing nature allowed her to easily forge deep and lasting connections with everyone she met. She had a zest for life that was evident in her passions: the grace she displayed on the dance floor, the excitement she found in casino games, and the wanderlust that led her on countless memorable travels. These adventures, however, always took second place to the love she held for her family, which was the unwavering center of her world.

Preceded in death by her parents, Albino and Aurora Martinez; her beloved husband, Amado Rodriguez; her daughter Melinda Martinez; her brother, Jesse Martinez; her sister, Mary Romero; and her brother-in-law, Ignacio Ortiz, Lupe leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished.

She is survived by her six sisters: Rosie Ortiz, Dora Garcia, Janie Kidwell, Florentina Hernandez, Maria Guerra, and Beatrice Martinez; and a vast network of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends whose lives she touched immeasurably.

Lupe’s memory will be kept alive through the countless stories shared, the dances remembered, and the unwavering love she poured into the hearts of those fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to shine brightly in the lives of all who loved her.