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Francisco Rodriguez Obituary
Francisco Jose Rodriguez, MD, entered eternal rest in San Antonio, Texas on June 21, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Pedro and Dolores Arboleda Rodriguez on February 8, 1936. In 1958 Francisco received his degree from the University of Santo Domingo medical school. He interned at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH and did residencies at Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo, CO, E J Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, NY, and Gowanda State Hospital in Helmuth, NY.
He made his home in San Antonio, TX in 1966 and became the first Hispanic psychiatrist in the city. From 1969-1971 he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps at Fort Campbell, KY. After his service in the Army, Francisco continued his private practice until the end of 2014. He was part owner of the San Antonio Spurs from 1977-1988, and an original investor in South West General Hospital where he became Chief of Staff in 1985. He was a member of the AMA, APA, TMA, Bexar County Medical Society and Bexar County Psychiatric Society.
Francisco was an accomplished and generous man who leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Suzanne Mary Rodriguez, children: Dana Marie Rodriguez-Martinez (Jose), Dr. Francisco J. Rodriguez, Jr (Kimberly), George Gregory Rodriguez (Laurie), Tomas Michael Rodriguez (Kim); and eleven grandchildren to cherish his memories. The family wishes to thank the staff of Poet's Walk Memory Care and Christus Sister Mary Hospice for their loving care.
Family will receive guests at Sunset Northwest funeral home on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Service will continue at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:00a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his honor.
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Angel Jimenez MD
July 6, 2017
Un gran amigo excelente siquiatra sirvio a toda su familia clientela y Amistades con carino y ftaternal Amor , will be missed among all of our Colleagues in the Medical Profession and beyond Rest in Peace Pancho !, Dios te bendiga A.J,
Stella Soriano
July 3, 2017
Sue, so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.
Bill & Carmelina
July 2, 2017
Mrs. Rodriguez, our deepest condolences for the passing of your husband. Even though we didn't know him well, we had fond thoughts of both of you, as we looked forward to seeing you every Sunday at the Grill at Oak Hills for brunch. We could see that Mr. Rodriguez was a great man and fine man, evidenced by his obituary and photos of your life together with your family. But more than that, we could see the loving way that you tended to him and could tell that yours had been a beautiful, long and blessed life. We pray that God will comfort you in your sorrow and we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please feel free to call on us whenever you wish and hopefully we can continue to see you for brunch in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Bill & Carmelina Schones
Jesse and Elaine Valdez
June 30, 2017
Our deepest condolences. Jesse and Elaine Valdez
Jennifer Pomerance
June 30, 2017
Have many fond memories of visits to Sue & Frank's homes. I will light a candle for Frank Sunday.
Marjorie Tittle
June 30, 2017
Deepest sympathies to Dana and family. Thinking about you during this time of sorrow.
Gloria Martin
June 29, 2017
Many prayers for the family of this fine man. God bless you all.
June 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joe and Barbara Fernandez
June 28, 2017
Our sympathies and prayers. Love, Cindy Watkins and Marge Everitt
June 27, 2017
Sue:
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing Frank.
regards,
Tom Clark
June 23, 2017
May you all have the strenght you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
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