Evinia “Vinnie” Padron Rodriguez was received by her Lord and savior Oct. 25, 2026.  She was born in Kenedy, Texas on June 13, 1938, to Leonora and Felix Padron, Sr., the youngest of six  children.

Evinia attended  Kenedy High School and became a licensed beautician. She  worked at  Linder’s, Emily’s  and  Vicky’s beauty shops.

Evinia married Lidio Rodriguez on Dec. 21, 1980. They supported each other in many activities and loved serving and hosting family.

She was a devout Catholic and very active at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kenedy.  She is fondly remembered by many as a CCFF teacher who prepared students for for the sacrament of Confirmation. She contributed to church fairs as she organized fundraisers and bake sales. As a member of the Guadalupanas, she served as president several years maintaining members’ participation and achieving the organization’s goals. She enjoyed serving her hair clients, particularly caring for the elderly. She loved music, dancing, baking, celebrating holidays and family gatherings. She was a loyal Spurs fan.

Evinia is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Edelmira Zamora (Genovevo), Eleanor Puente (Martin), Eloisa Treviño (Domingo), Elia Bailey (Roy); and brother Felix Padron, Jr. (Argelia).

 She is survived by her devoted husband and numerous nieces and nephews.

 She will be missed for her smile, sense of humor, generosity, patience and kindness.

The family thanks BlueBonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation Center personnel and Crown Hospice personnel for the attention she received while under their care.

 A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, followed  by the Rite of Committal at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Abel Trevino, Joe Zamora Jr., Kelley Puente, Felix Padron III, Orlando Gonzales, Esteban Graham, David Graham Amy Lilly and Daniel Blancas.