Emma G. Rodriguez, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away, Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, surrounded by her loving Family.

Emma was born November 18, 1956 in Bay City, TX. She graduated from Bay City High School Class of 1975. On February 24, 1975, she married Agapito Rodriguez in Bay City. Emma was employed for many years at Nanya Plastics in Wharton, TX. After moving to St. Joseph, Emma served as office manager at The Willows in St. Joseph until her retirement.

Emma made her Family number one. She cherished the time spent with them and looked forward to each holiday as she prepared a wonderful meal for all to enjoy. Emma attended all of her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. She enjoyed visiting Four Winds Casino, playing Bingo, music, dancing, garage sales and saltwater fishing at her favorite place-Matagorda Bay in Texas.

Emma is survived by her husband Agapito; her children-Monica (Larry) Garcia of Bay City, TX, Michelle Schulz of Crosby, TX, Agapito (Cassandra) Rodriguez, Jr. of Bridgman, Mandi (Jason) Johns of St. Joseph; twelve grandchildren-Marcus, Madison, Emily, Audrey, Kamdyn, Sophia, Eliza, Agapito III “Augie”, Landon, Cameron, Brooklyn & Adelyn; two brothers-Carlos & Julio Garza; and a special aunt Joyce Flores of Bay City, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Matthew Garcia.

The Family would like to acknowledge the special care given to Emma by the doctors and nurses at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, and her children would like to acknowledge their Father for the special care given Emma at home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Saul Garcia officiating.