Yolinda M. Rodriguez

Yolinda M. Rodriguez, loved by all as “Yolanda” passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Johnny O. Rodriguez.

Family and friends are invited to gather Sunday, July 13, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco for the recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco, and interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Yolanda was born in Waco, Texas, to Paul and Faustina Martinez, Sr. She grew up and lived her entire life in Waco. She graduated from the old Waco High School and worked in retail, spending 35 years at Walmart in Bellmead before retiring.

On January 25, 1968, she married the love of her life, Johnny O. Rodriguez. Yolanda will always be remembered for her deep dedication to her family and her devotion to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She served as a Eucharistic Minister and taught Catechism (CCE) classes. She enjoyed traveling to San Antonio with Johnny and always made sure their last stop was Janie’s Record Shop before heading home. She also cherished spending time with her family.

Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny O. Rodriguez; her parents, Paul and Faustina Martinez, Sr.; her brothers, Paul Martinez, Jr. and Mario Martinez; her sister, Adeliada Martinez; and her in-laws, Frank Rodriguez, Sr. and Nona Rodriguez.

She is survived by her brother, Christopher Martinez and his wife, Patricia; her sister-in-law, Linda; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

“A very special thank you to Harbor Hospice for the care and loving attention you provided—especially Kaylan Thompson, Elvie 'Shay' Stinson, Aricela Aguilar, and Sandra Jones. And to my girls, Marie and Dianne, and Sister Rosie, for taking care of me during my illness.” —Yolanda

Pallbearers will be her beloved nephews, “her boys”: Justin Matthew Sanchez, Ty Alexander Sanchez, Stephen Austin Sanchez, Christopher Ramon, Paul Stephen Martinez, and Jody Lee Martinez.

We invite you to leave a message or memory of Yolanda in her “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.