BIG SPRING - Martin Rodriguez, Sr., 72, died Oct. 19, 2022. Funeral Service was Oct. 21 at Myers & Smith Chapel with burial at Mount Olive Memorial Park.
He was born on July 29, 1950 in Knott, to Juana and Rafael Rodriguez. He was lifetime resident of Martin and Howard County and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He worked many years at Franklin & Son and he loved fishing and the Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his wife Olga Rodriguez of Big Spring; eight children: Steven Rodriguez (Micaela) of Stanton, Martin Rodriguez, Jr. (Diana) of San Angelo, Rachel Rodriguez of Big Spring, Diana Saenz (Robert) of Stanton, Gilbert Rodriguez of Stanton, Cecilia Cazares of Stanton, Mary Lou Cazares of Stanton, and Mary Jane Rodriguez of Big Spring; mother Juana Rodriguez of Stanton; four brothers: Rafael Rodriguez, Jr. of San Angelo; Luis Rodriguez of Stanton, Emilio Rodriguez (Eliay) of Caldwell, and Albert Rodriguez (Lillie) of Midland; two sisters: Sabrina Tracy (Mike) of Stanton and Ynez Santos of Stanton; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Rafael Rodriguez, Sr.; sister Tomasa Rodriguez; brothers Celistino Rodriguez and Guadalupe Rodriguez; and daughter Rachel Rodriguez.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Martin, please visit our floral store.