Maria Evarista Rodriguez was called to her eternal home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the age of 72. Eva was born on April 2, 1951, in El Paso, TX. She was a lifelong resident who graduated from Bel Air High School where she played the clarinet in the marching band. She worked at the candy counter at The Popular and ultimately went on to proudly retire from the United States Postal Service after 39 years of dedicated service. She was a huge fan of The Beatles and Tina Turner. She loved watching Godzilla movies, Star Wars, Murder She Wrote, and Judge Judy. She was a good cook who loved to eat and really enjoyed her meals with a Coke Zero. She also hosted the best Halloween parties. She was funny and loved her family with all her heart. Her grandchildren were truly her pride and joy.

  Eva was preceded in death by her parents, Macario and Maria Gonzalez, her sister Cecy, and her brother Sonny. She is survived by her children, Angie, JJ, and Gabriel (Belinda). Her grandchildren Tianna, Sydney, Daniel, D’Ante, Josh, Jayleen, and Jasmine. Her great grandson Brayden. Her sisters Anna, Terry (Tony), Stella, Martha (Sal), and Margie. And several nephews and nieces.