Rodney James Haby, of La Coste, passed away on October 15, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 73. He was born August 16, 1948 at the Castroville Hospital in Castroville, Texas to Harvey Henry Haby and Lillian Marie Tschirhart Haby.

In 1966, Rodney graduated from Medina Valley High School. He worked for Jesse and Chandler Electrical Contractors before enlisting in the United States Army in 1968. On May 30, 1969, Rodney married Barbara Jean Gohmert at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with fifty-two years of marriage.

After serving in the Army, Rodney worked as an electrician for Bexar Electric, and Zachry Construction. He then started his own business, Haby Electric. When he wasn't at work, you could find him either fishing or at the Kickapoo Casino.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Haby of La Coste; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Jessica Haby of Castroville; daughter and son-in-law, Sabre and Shane Menchaca of Castroville; grandchildren, Tristan Haby, Madison Haby, Jagger Niemietz, and Corbin Menchaca.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lillian Haby.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Castroville Community Cemetery in Castroville.

In lieu of flowers, Rodney's family requested memorials may be made in his memory to the Medina Valley Education Foundation for the Rodney Haby Trade School Scholarship.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com