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Florestela "Flor"
Rodriguez
Jan 1, 1961 — Dec 31, 2023
Hereford
Florestela "Flo" Rodriguez, aged 65, passed away surrounded by her devoted husband of 42 years and her loving children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at San Jose Catholic Church at 2:00 P.M., with Father Ricardo Zanetti officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at West Park Cemetery. A visitation and viewing will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM and Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 10:00 AM -3:00 PM at the funeral home. On Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM, a Rosary will be held at San Jose Catholic Church. The Rodriguez family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford.
Born on January 1, 1961, in Lubbock, Texas, Florestela was the cherished daughter of George Hamer and Aurora Garcia. Florestela made her home in Hereford, where she encountered her soulmate on a warm, summer day in June of 1978 at the San Jose Jamaica. Juan DeDios Rodriguez was immediately captivated, and in 1979, he sought Florestela's hand in marriage. They became united on January 23, 1981, and together they nurtured a beautiful family, imparting countless valuable lessons to their children while prioritizing their service to the Lord.
Florestela was graced with a remarkable aptitude for singing and playing the saxophone, serving for 41 years devoting herself to the San Jose Choir. Known for her generous, forgiving, and humble spirit, she also exhibited an exceptional work ethic, dedicating 38 years to the Postal Service, dutifully serving the Hereford community. She cherished moments with her grandchildren and family, and took pleasure in collecting stamps and old coins, generously giving without seeking recognition. Florestela will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Those entrusted with the treasured memories of Florestela's beautiful life include her devoted husband, Juan DeDios Rodriguez, Sr. of Hereford, Texas; her caring children, Christopher Andrew Martinez and his wife Elena, Rachael Rodriguez Gutierrez and her husband Victor, Juan DeDios Rodriguez, Jr., all of Hereford, Texas, and Amariah Garcia Rodriguez of Austin, Texas. Florestela is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Victor Fabian Gutierrez, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas, Andrew Scott Garcia Rodriguez, Baby Garcia Rodriguez, Ayden John Garcia Rodriguez, all of Austin, Texas, Avery Neveah Rodriguez of Lubbock, Texas, Adelaida Gutierrez, and Gabriela Gutierrez, all of Hereford, Texas. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings: Maria Bowen and her husband Norman of Idaho, Jose Luis Venegas of Austin, Texas, and Pedro Venegas, Jr. and his wife Jody of Ohio.
Preceding Florestela in passing are her parents, Pedro Venegas, Sr., and Aurora (Garcia) Venegas.
Florestela "Flo" Rodríguez, de 65 años, falleció rodeada de su devoto esposo durante 42 años y sus amados hijos. Una Misa de Cristian Entierro se llevará a cabo el viernes 5 de enero de 2024, en la Iglesia Católica San José a las 2:00 p.m., oficiada por el Padre Ricardo Zanetti. Después del servicio, será enterrada en el cementerio de West Park. Se llevará a cabo un velorio y velorio el miércoles 3 de enero de 2024, de 1:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. y el jueves 4 de enero de 2024, de 10:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., en la funeraria. El jueves 4 de enero de 2024 a las 6:00 p.m. se llevará a cabo un Rosario en la Iglesia Católica San José. La familia Rodríguez ha confiado los arreglos funerarios a Méndez y Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford.
Nacida el 1 de enero de 1961 en Lubbock, Texas, Florestela era la querida hija de George Hamer y Aurora García. Florestela estableció su hogar en Hereford, donde encontró a su alma gemela en un cálido día de verano en junio de 1978 en San José Jamaica. Juan DeDios Rodríguez quedó inmediatamente cautivado y, en 1979, buscó la mano de Florestela en matrimonio. Se unieron el 23 de enero de 1981 y juntos formaron una hermosa familia, impartiendo innumerables lecciones valiosas a sus hijos mientras priorizaban su servicio al Señor.
Florestela fue agraciada con una notable aptitud para el canto y tocar el saxofón, sirviendo durante 41 años dedicándose al Coro San José. Conocida por su espíritu generoso, indulgente y humilde, también exhibió una ética de trabajo excepcional, dedicando 38 años al Servicio Postal, sirviendo diligentemente a la comunidad de Hereford. Apreciaba los momentos con sus nietos y su familia, y disfrutaba coleccionando sellos y monedas antiguas, dando generosamente sin buscar reconocimiento. Todos los que la conocieron extrañarán profundamente a Florestela, y su memoria vivirá en los corazones de aquellos a quienes tocó.
Aquellos a quienes se les han confiado los preciados recuerdos de la hermosa vida de Florestela incluyen a su devoto esposo, Juan DeDios Rodríguez, Sr. de Hereford, Texas; sus cariñosos hijos, Christopher Andrew Martinez y su esposa Elena, Rachael Rodríguez Gutiérrez y su esposo Víctor, Juan DeDios Rodríguez, Jr., todos de Hereford, Texas, y Amariah García Rodríguez de Austin, Texas. A Florestela también le sobreviven sus queridos nietos, Víctor Fabián Gutiérrez, Jr. de Amarillo, Texas, Andrew Scott García Rodríguez, Baby García Rodríguez, Ayden John García Rodríguez, todos de Austin, Texas, Avery Neveah Rodríguez de Lubbock, Texas, Adelaida Gutiérrez. y Gabriela Gutiérrez, todas de Hereford, Texas. Además, le sobreviven sus hermanos: María Bowen y su esposo Norman de Idaho, José Luis Venegas de Austin, Texas, y Pedro Venegas, Jr. y su esposa Jody de Ohio.
Precediendo a Florestela de pasada están sus padres, Pedro Venegas, Sr., y Aurora (García) Venegas.
Wednesday
Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home
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Thursday
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Thursday
La Iglesia de San Jose
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Friday
La Iglesia de San Jose
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