Carlos Rodriguez passed away October 23, 2019 in Chandler,AZ after reaching the age of 69 years of age. He passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Mary and his sons Roberto and Ricardo by his side 

Carlos was born in Costa Mesa, CA to Josefina Cortez and Pedro Rodriguez

As a very young man he learned to work hard and to take on whatever job was available to support himself. He worked in ore mines, steel mills, oil refineries, blacksmith shops and farmed, if necessary.

He was an early entrepreneur and ran several “small businesses”, run out of everything from a friend’s garage, to a neighbor’s barn or even a make shift roadside stand..

Carlos loved music and played harmonica and guitar to entertain friends and family. Baseball was his one true sport. He loved to watch and even played catch with his sons and grandchildren. He loved to be with family and was always up for a picnic, reunion or gathering of friends.

He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give his shirt for a friend.

He was a good father who always took care of his children and did the best he could to teach and guide them, a loving grandfather and “great-grand” father to many.

A man who never cared much about himself and who even in his final days would say to his loved ones, “just to take care of “Ola” when I’m gone”.

Carlos was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many!

He is preceded in death by parents Josefina Cortez and Pedro Rodriguez, grandparents Eulogio and Carmina Rodriguez and his brother Marco Rodriguez. 

Mr. Rodriguez is survived by loving wife Mary and his children Roberto 37, Ricardo 35, and Roselyn Rodriguez 31. Grandchildren Sofia 10, Marie 7, Madelyn 7, Hector 8, Angel 4 and David 2 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019  at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cementery and Funeral Home in Mesa, AZ.