Manuel D. Rodriguez

Manuel D. “Melgas” Rodriguez, Sr., 75, of Uvalde passed away on February 9, 2026, at Amistad Nursing Home.

He was born September 21, 1950, in Durango, Mexico to Virginia (De La Rosa) and Natividad Rodriguez.

He married Elisa Hernandez on November 15, 1971, Eagle Pass, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years of Uvalde; daughter, Sonia Rodriguez of Uvalde; two sons, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. of San Antonio and Ernest Rodriguez and wife, Brittney of Uvalde; four grandchildren, Ashley Garza, Isabella De La Cruz, Jackelyn Garza and Manuel Rodriguez, III; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Jesus G. Rodriguez, Rey Rodriguez, Ernesto Rodriguez, and Eugenio Rodriguez; and sister, Mercedes Guzman.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

Cremation is under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.