YOAKUM: Vincente “Big Spikey” Rosales, age 51, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born February 1, 1974, in Yoakum to Francisco Garza and Carolina Rosales.
He worked in the oilfield. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog Flex, being around friends, eating his snacks, listening to Tejano music, scratching lotto tickets. He was known to text his family and friends every morning and tell them, “Good Morning”.
Survivors: sisters, Yolanda Miranda (Elder), Inez Perez (Darrell) and Angelica Garza (Ryan); brothers, Domingo Rosales, Francisco Vargas, Francisco Rosales, Ronnie Garza (Alana) and Leon Garza (April) along with nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents.
Rosary 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass on Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Leo Garza, Ronnie Garza, Philip Rosales, Zach Rodriguez, Matt Rodriguez, Ryan Rojas, John Rodriguez and E.J. Rodriguez.