Ruben Moreno Rodriguez

Ruben Moreno Rodriguez, 71, of Austin, formerly of Uvalde passed away on May 14, 2026, at St. David’s Hospital in Austin.

He was born on November 28, 1954, in Uvalde, Texas to Maria (Moreno) and Cruz M. Rodriguez.

He married Mary Brooks on May 6, 2006, in Uvalde, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Rodriguez of Austin; daughter, Amy Lambert of Georgetown; three sons, Martin James Lambert and wife, Lisa of Round Rock, Christopher Lambert and wife, Jiyeon of Washington, DC; and David Lambert and wife, Kelly of Leander; sister, Dora R. Cuellar of Uvalde; ex daughter in law, Amanda Lambert of Norfork, Virginia; six brothers, Cruz Rodriguez, Ernesto Rodriguez, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Hector Moreno all of Uvalde, Gilbert Castro of Corpus Christi, and Joe Castro of Sabinal; three grandchildren, Jaeden Lambert, Austin Lambert, and Georgia Lambert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two nieces, Debbie Cuellar Flores, and Lena Jo Rodriguez.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

A Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Interment of ashes will be held at a later date.

Pallbearers will be Eric Cuellar, Paul Flores, Donald Barton, Ray Rodriguez, Ernesto Rodriguez, and Jaedyn Lambert.

Honorary pallbearer will be Austin Lambert.