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JOSE RODRIGUEZ Obituary

Jose "Joe" Ruben Rodriguez of Clint, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in San Elizario, Texas to Francisca and Seferino Rodriguez. He married the love of his life, Caroline Alvarez, on September 2, 1967. He served in the Naval Reserves and Army before dedicating 32 years to law enforcement with the El Paso Police Department and United States Border Patrol, retiring as a Supervisory Special Agent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Seferino and Francisca Rodriguez, and his sisters, Soledad Rodriguez, Paulina Lopez, Luz Rodriguez and Frances Rojas. Joe is survived by his wife, Caroline, sons Richard Adrian and Ruben David, daughter Rebecca Velarde, son-in-law Adrian Velarde, and sisters Evangelina Macias (Frank) and Locha Vigil (Ernest). He will be remembered for his hard work ethic, infinite compassion, and gentle loving spirit. He will also be remembered for his keen sense of humor; as a final request, he asked to be buried on his right side as his left knee always gave him problems. Visitation and Rosary will be at Martin Funeral Home East (Funeraria Del Angel) at 1460 George Dieter Drive, El Paso, Texas on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Visitation will be from 5 - 9 p.m. and the Rosary will start at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at San Lorenzo Catholic Church at 13021Center Way, Clint, Texas on Friday January 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Lopez, Adrian Velarde, Osbie Rojas, David Macias, Ronald Callaway, and John Vigil. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: The National Kidney Foundation (https://www.kidney.org//members/source/donations/) Hospice El Paso (http://www.hospiceelpaso.org/donate.html) PFLAG (https://community.pflag.org/donate) Service arrangements have entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Martin East, 1460 George Dieter Dr., El Paso, Texas, 79936. 915-855-8881.www.martinfuneralhomeeast.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20, 2014.

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Mike Casey

January 19, 2014

Mr. Rodriguez,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country-first when you served in the U.S. Armed Forces and later when you served as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Tim Rhodes

January 17, 2014

When I arrived in Ft. Hancock in 1970 Joe was the first journeyman I worked with, I have always remembered working the river and running trails with him. He was a great teacher and friend. You will be missed.

BLAS MARTINEZ

January 16, 2014

A GREAT FRIEND AND BORDER PATROL ACADEMY 89TH SESSION CLASSMATE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE RODRIGUEZ FAMILY. BLAS MARTINEZ.

January 16, 2014

Joe was a good friend and mentor and I learned a lot about leading our ASU unit from him. Rest in Peace Joe, you earned it by you actions and leadership.

David Ham

J Mario Salinas

January 16, 2014

Joe, may you rest in peace, our prayer are with the whole Rodriguez family' Good memories at the 89th session. We drove your VW going To townGOD speed to heaven my friend.

Robert Christopher Rojas

January 16, 2014

Uncle Ruben I can remember a conversation that I had with Stevie many years back and I asked him where we got the itch to become what we are and he looked at me and said, “Primo we can't help it, it's in our blood and Uncle Ruben passed it on to us.” So with that said I want you to know that every day I pin my badge on my chest, it represents the day you first pinned your badge on your chest and the legacy YOU started so many years ago. We love you and will miss you but we all know you are far better off than us.

Eric Pyland

January 16, 2014

My condolences to you and your family, Richard. May your father rest in peace.

Ruben Gloria

January 16, 2014

Our condolences from the Gloria family.

Christopher Arredondo

January 15, 2014

My condolences Richard. Prayers for you and your family.

Robert Lujan

January 15, 2014

Joe, may you rest in peace, you were a good cop and an excellent Border Patrol Agent.

Michael and Elizabeth Asturi

January 14, 2014

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the ghost of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely no unbroken continuity. What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again.

Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918

Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral

Osbie n Cruzmaria Rojas

January 14, 2014

RIP beloved Tio Ruben. We will miss that chuckle and that mischievous twinkle in your eye..thank you for your love and support always..see you on the other side tio?

Frank Rivera

January 14, 2014

Frank Rivera & Family

Tenchie Overcash

January 13, 2014

My Dear, Dear Cousin Boxer and Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dear Joe and Dad. We will do our best to get to the services on Thursday and Friday.
Much Love from your cousins: Tenchie, Charlie, and Maura

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