Olivia Rodriguez, 87, of Stanton, died on Friday, October 6, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 9, 2006 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stanton with Father Felix Cubelo, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Jospeh Catholic Cemetery in Stanton. A rosary will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 7 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was born on June 15, 1919, in Laredo, Texas and married Albino Rodriguez on August 19, 1939 in Sinton, Texas. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1985. Mrs. Rodriguez came to Stanton in 1950. She was a loving mother and grandmother. It was her joy to help in the kitchen at the church. She will be missed by everyone. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member of the Guadalupanas. Survivors include one son, Alfonso Rodriguez of Midland; three daughters, Dolores Hernandez, Lupe Marquez and Emma Sotelo all of Stanton; one sister, Carmen Garza of San Antonio; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Estella Gonzales and one brother, Luciano Cuellar. Serving as pallbearers, Ray Rodriguez, Ricky Marquez, Alex Hernandez, Jamie Sotelo, Danny Ramos and Mark Hinojosa. Serving as honorary pallbearers, Carlos Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez, Oscar Marquez, Danny Rodriguez, Gilbert Rodriguez, Tony Ramos, Tommy Ramos, Michael Arredondo, Marcus Rodriguez and Steve Hinojosa. The family suggests memorials made to American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley Ave., Midland, Texas 79705. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
