Maria Elena Leiva
May 29, 1940 ~ January 3, 2017
Maria Elena Leiva, a resident of New Braunfels, formerly of Gatesville, TX, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her home at the age of 76. Maria was born on May 29, 1940 in Tynan, TX to Raul Leiva and Concepcion Olmeda Leiva. As a child growing up, Maria always looked forward to a Sunday dinner of fried chicken. As an adult, however, Tuesday became the new norm, with fried chicken from Popeye's being served for dinner. Maria absolutely loved her garden, tending to her flowers and plants. She will be sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; son, Juan Jose Rodriguez, Jr.; daughter, Anita Rodriguez and by her grandson, J.T. Rodriguez. Survivors include her sons, Juan and Javiel Rodriguez; daughters, Maria Rodriguez and Carmel R. Watkins; grandchildren, Tosha Williams, Sheena Wolske-Tyrock, Nikita Rodriguez, Johnny Rodriguez, Jed Wolske and Cole Watkins. In addition, Maria is also survived by three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a funeral service at 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Lux Funeral Home. All services will end at the conclusion of the funeral on Saturday evening.
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I LOVE YOU MOMMA, TIL WE MEET AGAIN, GIVE DADDY AND ALL MY ANGELES LOTS OF LOVE. . LOVE YOU, MARIA RODRIGUEZ
Our condolence to the Family. Maria and Juan Rodrigues we tried to reach you by phone on the day your mom passed but we got message that you were not excepting calls at that time so we text and also left a voice mail. We so much wanted to talk to you and let you know that we were praying for all of you. We will contnue to pray for you’ll as you’ll go through this very painful time. please know we are here if you need to talk. Love, your uncle Paul And family