Elsa G. Rodriguez

November 22, 1932 - January 21, 2015

Elsa Guadalupe Delgado died peacefully on January 21 in Visalia, California at the age of 82. Elsa is survived by her loving sister, Alicia Guerra of Lodi, California. Her five children, Robert Rodriguez Jr. of Del Rio, Texas, Yvette Burnett(Bill) of San Jose, California, Rose Johnston (Greg) of Round Rock, Texas, Laura Biggs (Bob) of Visalia, California, and John Rodriguez (Veronica) of Morgan Hill, California. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Elsa is preceded in death by her husband Robert V Rodriguez, parents, Simon and Herlinda Delgado of Del Rio, Texas Elsa was born on November 22,1932 in Del Rio, Texas to Simon and Herlinda Delgado. Elsa married Robert V Rodriguez, in 1950 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Del Rio, Texas. After moving to San Jose, California, Elsa enjoyed working with the American GI Forum, San Felipe Ex's and St. Lucy's Catholic Church. She returned to Del Rio, Texas in 1978 where she renewed friendships, and mentored young ladies through "La Communidad." Elsa was a long time member of the Pan-American Club, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and evening of Bingo. Visitation will be held Monday, Feb 2nd, from 5-9, with a Rosary at 7pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at Trinity Mortuary beginning at 1 p.m. with a Mass to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 2 p.m. Interment will be at San Felipe Cemetery. All are welcomed to attend, and celebrate Elsa's life.