Angela C. Rodriguez

Angela Castillo Rodriguez, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Angela was born in Tornillo, Texas on February 24, 1935 but was raised in Ysleta, Texas along with her seven siblings. At the age of 12, her mother passed away and she was sent to live at the Good Sheppard orphanage while her siblings were sent to Saint Margaret’s Orphanage. At the age of 17 she started working at Grants at Fox Plaza and met the love of her life, Enrique Rodriguez, and had five children. At the age of 27, she became a widow and determined to work and raise her 5 children on her own. At the age of 81 she learned to knit and crochet and enjoyed making beanies and scarves for family and various charities. Angela is survived by her children, Enrique Rodriguez, Jr. (Anita), Amada Culbreth (Chris), Miguel Rodriguez (Celia), Ana Holguin (Joe), Irma Mendoza (Ricky) and 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great - great grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Angela C. Rodriguez please visit our Sympathy Store.