Silviano Rodriguez passed away Monday, April 06, 2009 at his residence in St. Paul.  He was 81.

Mr. Rodriguez was a Seasonal Farmer for 37 years.  He was semi-retired and  employed by Charles Fritcher and most recently the Ring Bros.

Silviano was born May 4, 1927 in Odem, Texas to Manuel and Cleotilde Bocanegra Rodriguez.  He was a resident of St. Paul, but lived in Odem most of his life.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years:  Anita G. Rodriguez of St. Paul; two sons: Joe (Alberta) Rodriguez and Daniel (Linda) Rodriguez, both of Odem, Texas;  one daughter: Adelaida (Alfredo) DeLeon of Corpus Christi, Texas; one brother: Timoteo Rodriguez of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sisters: Teodora Rodriguez of Arizona and Manuela (Daniel) Puente of San Antonio, Texas; 18 Grandchildren; and 11 Great-Grandchildren.  Silviano is preceded in death by his parents and three sons, Silviano Rodriguez, Jr, Manuel Rodriguez and Roger Rodriguez.

Visitation began at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 2:00 PM, with a Funeral Discourse at 7:00 PM.  Burial was Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 10:00 AM, at John J. Welder Memorial Cemetery in St. Paul.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.

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