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Gilbert R. Rodriguez Jr.

1967 - 2015

Gilbert R. Rodriguez Jr. obituary, 1967-2015, Riverside, CA

BORN

1967

DIED

2015

Gilbert Rodriguez Obituary

GILBERT R. RODRIGUEZ, JR. February 16, 1967 - April 19, 2015 Gilbert R. Rodriguez, Jr., philosopher, humorist, storyteller, friend and brother to all, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2015 at 5:11 AM in San Leandro, California. He was 48. Born to Gilbert R. Rodriguez, Sr., and Nellie O. Rodriguez on February 16, 1967, in Tucson, Arizona. He later lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Riverside, California, before settling in San Francisco in 1993. Gilbert took pride in working as an operations manager for several highly successful companies before following his deep passion in caring for dogs. Gilbert often volunteered his time to La Cocina, a non-profit Kitchen incubator, whose mission is to cultivate low income food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their business by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, industry-specific technical assistance and access to the market opportunities. Gilbert lived life to its fullest, and his loyalty to family and friends defined the man he ultimately became. Gilbert is survived by his wife and partner in life, Natasha Gibson; their daughter, Chloe Rodriguez; Gilbert's daughter Ezra Rodriguez (Cyndy Castro, mother); his parents, Gilbert and Nellie Rodriguez; his siblings: Yvonne P. Rodriguez (Jessica and Kendra Allen), Rene R. Rodriguez (Michelle Kearby and Andrew Rodriguez), Mark A. Rodriguez (Jennifer Mitchell, Isabelle C. Rodriguez, and Lila A. Rodriguez), and an enormous extended family he loved and cared for deeply. His brilliant spirit, joy, and talents will be celebrated at a 1:00 pm Mass and Service at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish at 410 Hawes Street, San Francisco, CA, on Friday, May 8th, 2015, followed by a private reception celebrating his life on May 9th in Pacifica, California.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on May 1, 2015.
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I worked with "G" in Berkeley.I enjoyed his stories about his family & culture.They meant everything to him.My thoughts are with everyone who was touched by Gilbert.

Alice Cofield

May 8, 2015

We loved Gilbert and are very sorry for his passing. We want to express our deepest sympathies to the Rodriguez family. With love from Tim, Cheri, and Nicholas Schneider.

May 7, 2015

linda johnson

May 1, 2015

Jr. was so full of life. I do remeember this from him as an infant to an adult. He will remain in our hearts forever and is now entertaining my sister in heaven. Our love to the Rodriguez Family. xoxo, Stan and Linda (Rodriguez) Johnson, Riverside, Ca

Linda Johnson

May 1, 2015

So sorry for the Rodriquez family. Your son, brother, father, husband, uncle will be greatly missed.
-The Kekaula and Vennum Families.

Lisa Kekaula

May 1, 2015

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Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

410 Hawes Street, San Francisco, CA

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