Vicente Rodriguez Jr.

Vicente Rodriguez Jr., 74, of Sundown passed from this life on Friday, February 24,2023. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27,2023, at Krestridge Funeral Home from 6 to 8 PM with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Sundown Cemetery.

Vicente was born May 15,1948 in Raymondville, Texas to Vicente Sr. and Carolina Nunez Rodriguez. He grew up for a short time in Raymondville before his family moved to Sundown. Vicente worked at the service station in Sundown before getting drafted in the United States Army and being deployed to Vietnam. Upon his return from the war, he married his wife, Agapita, and they have been together for the last 49 years. Vicente retired from oil field work at the age of 64.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Christy Rodriguez.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include his wife, Agapita Rodriguez; children, Vicente and Michelle Rodriguez, Ricky and Sandra Rodriguez, Cory and Brenda Rodriguez and Eric and Maria Rodriguez; grandchildren, Alexa, Lisa, Emily, Marley, Lana, Ziggy and Silas; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806)897-1111