Francisca Benavidez Rodriguez, 86, of Friona returned to God under the eyes and care of Windsor Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Terrell, Texas. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM with Rosary Services at 6:00 PM at the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of the funeral home on Friday March 20, 2026 with Mass of Christian Burial Services set for 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church with Father Nick Gerber as Celebrant. Burial follows in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Francisca a devoted Catholic cherished her Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ with a faithful heart. She and husband Jose attended St. Teresa's Catholic Church of Friona, Texas, and took solace in knowing the Lord was watching over them. Born to a large family, Francisca, at six years old learned household duties of sewing, cooking, and caring care of her younger siblings, she will be missed by her brother Tony and sister Dora who remain. Francisca enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and socializing with whoever she met. She also enjoyed being outside drinking her coffee and watching the birds, taking in god's gift of a new day. Always a sweet tooth she never passed up a chance of cake or chocolate and her TV always on to the latest Gunsmoke or Bonanza long after initial run. A woman with God's strength who bravely battled through her difficult private struggles along with the support of her loving family and friends.

Francisca was preceded in death by her husband Jose A. Rodriguez, whom she will meet again in Heaven, and is survived by her sons Jesse, Alberto, Luis, and Lupe Rodriguez, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-children who knew Francisca [Wela] will be waiting for them in the afterlife.

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